More Howard Dean

NOTE: This message is being sent on behalf of Troy McLean, the host of the Watch Party at Satisfaction in Durham, NC. You are receiving it because you have said that you will be attending the event.

All individuals who RSVP'd for the Toward a More Perfect Union - State of the Union Watch Party are advised to arrive at 6:30 pm. Dean will speak at approximately 8 pm. Find yourself a table enjoy the company of fellow Democrats and great food. Parking will be tight so you are encouraged to car pool. There is parking at Brightleaf, Howerton-Bryan Funeral Home on main street directly next door to BrightLeaf, Duke Street, And potentially at DSA if there is no school event in progress. Event will exceed capacity of Satisfaction, Devine's and The Federal. Come early. This is the greatest problem we could have.

Dean will speak at both Satisfaction and Devine's. But not the Federal.

Brightleaf Square owners have decided that the overflow crowd expected tonight are not welcome to hang out in the courtyard. Police representatives conveyed in no uncertain terms last night that the Brightleaf Square courtyard is private property, and that if the owners ask that it be cleared, they will clear it. I think personally that this is an unfortunate decision on the part of Brightleaf mamagement. Each and every person who comes to town tonight to hear what Howard Dean has to say deserves that opportunity. Assuming that we are hooligans, riff-raff, or otherwise undesirable characters ignores the reality that we are, each of us, actual and potential customers of the businesses that lease space at Brightleaf Square. Each of those business has competitors in other parts of town. Why should those businesses alienate potential customers because of the shortsightedness of the property managers?