Obama plans second visit to South Bend

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Sen. Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the Sunrise Cafe on Lincolnway West

Sen. Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the Sunrise Cafe on Lincolnway West, Thursday April 10, 2008. (WSBT photo)

By Jim Pinkerton

Story Created: Apr 30, 2008 at 9:50 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 1, 2008 at 7:55 AM EDT

SOUTH BEND — Sen. Barack Obama will make a stop in South Bend Thursday for a private event.

Obama's campaign has not released the location to the public because it is only open to invited guests and media.

Obama campaigned in South Bend in early April with an appearance at Washington High School. He also made a surprise visit to a South Bend restaurant to talk with local diners.

Stay with WSBT News and WSBT.com for continuing coverage of Obama's visit to South Bend.

For more election headlines and voter resources, go to WSBT.com's Campaign ‘08 section.

Thursday, May 1 at 2:55 PM Randy K. wrote ...

Anonymous, Catholics do not preach pedophilia and are very outspoken against it! Apples to oranges...nice try though. And yes, I would definitely leave my church if the man up front was an admitted pedophile.

Thursday, May 1 at 2:52 PM Anonymous wrote ...

How dare you compare Catholics to Wright and Obama! You must be very naive!

Thursday, May 1 at 1:37 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Should all of the practicing Catholics who remain loyal to the Church and who believe Senator Obama should be held responsible for Rev Wright's comments be held responsible for pedophiliac priests and be accused of supporting pedophilia? Of course not. By the same token, Senator Obama isn't responsible for Rev. Wright's remarks. See the parallel?

Thursday, May 1 at 1:34 PM Mother of 2 wrote ...

Well I live in Plymouth and one of our office girls did get invited and did go. It isnt only the "upper class" people that are being invited I dont know how they picked ans choose but she was excited. Its at the fair grounds.

Thursday, May 1 at 1:26 PM to anonymous wrote ...

when hillary visited am general, not all that worked there were allowed to go. my friend works there and only a chosen few were allowed to go. get the facts straight please.

Thursday, May 1 at 1:04 PM j wrote ...

I only wish we could believe just ONE of them. Will vote against someone instead of for someone yet again.

Thursday, May 1 at 12:51 PM TO CONCERNED VOTER wrote ...

Last I knew ministers were supposed to be preaching from the Bible instead of their own opinions about how terrible our country is. If you don't agree with what they say, you leave the church PERIOD. In fact, if he doesn't like the USA then go back to Africa. But then I'm sure he wouldn't be able to live as lavishly as he does here now would he? Must not be so bad after all!

Thursday, May 1 at 12:28 PM JIMBO wrote ...

HEY DAVE, IT'S O.K. FOR THIS GUY WHO CLAIMS TO BE A MAN OF GOD TO RUN AROUND SPEWING HIS HATRED AND FILTH FROM THE PULPIT AND THE AIRWAVES BUT I CAN'T POST MY THOUGHTS HERE? YOU ARE THE ONE WHO'S EITHER OUT OF TOUCH OR MAYBE YOU AGREE WITH HIM! THIS IS A CRITICAL ISSUE HERE MY FRIENDS. HE HAS SAID HE IS READY TO SIT DOWN WITH ANY FOREIGN LEADER, FRIEND OR FOE, BECAUSE HE HAS THE GIFT OF BEING ABLE TO SEE INSIDE A PERSON. WELL FOR 20 YRS HE LOOKED UP TO WRIGHT EVEN CALLING HIM SPIRITUAL ADVISER!

Thursday, May 1 at 12:06 PM Anonymous wrote ...

first event, i'm assuming "mishawaka." select people were allowed to sit on the floor the gym at the cave (I was there). There was no "ticket" required and they started letting peoplein early after the students were seated.

Thursday, May 1 at 11:34 AM concerned voter wrote ...

oh my so many opinions about rev. wright. well it seems to me that all of you are saying you agree with every thing your ministers say to you. if you beleive all that they say this is not how it should work. or if you don't agree do you condem you minister, or just go by your true feelings? I hope all of you use your own judgment about your beliefs and feelings about people and god because this is how faith works not by a ministers words but by what your choice of religons bible says.

Thursday, May 1 at 10:20 AM Linda wrote ...

I believe that anyone who can think for themselves and has any political insight, should be able to realize that Mr. Wright is delusional, and a publicity seeking hound.

Thursday, May 1 at 9:47 AM Susan wrote ...

Intesting how my mother had a ticket for Hillary's first event here in the city. She was able to arrive early before the public was let in. Hummmmmmmm, Public there, but they both cater to there special individuals!

Thursday, May 1 at 9:01 AM Bobby from Indiana wrote ...

I want four more years of Bush, that's why im voting for Mccane. Look, the debt aint so bad, we can just not pay it if we want to and we will get Iraqui oil real soon so look for lower gas prices. The idiot deomcrats would never go into a country and rightfully steal what we need.

Thursday, May 1 at 8:55 AM Anonymous wrote ...

hillary's event was a business---the workers could have gone to see her. Obama's "elitist" event is only open to media and "invited guests." there's a difference. All of hillary's public events have been EVERYONE, no ticket or invitation needed. Who's the elitist now? Obama. Always has been. Always will be.

Thursday, May 1 at 8:43 AM Dave wrote ...

To Jimbo, do you realize what year this is? I cannot believe in this day and age you feel it is okay, or even relavent, to pass along your small minded thinking. Shame on you.

Thursday, May 1 at 8:04 AM k wrote ...

wow, a private event, just like Hillary had...

Thursday, May 1 at 7:59 AM JIMBO wrote ...

IS HE BRINGING FARAKHAN OR THE BLACK PANTHERS THIS TIME?

Thursday, May 1 at 7:35 AM Anonymous wrote ...

A private event? Is it only for the "elite"?

Wednesday, Apr 30 at 10:53 PM Bob wrote ...

Here's what made me go Hmmmmmm- Sniper fire in Bosnia. Congrats and now go vote for your disingenuous candidate. There is a reason she has so many trust issues- because she can't remember the truth.

Wednesday, Apr 30 at 10:38 PM annette wrote ...

things that make you go hmmmmmmm...turns on rev wright when he sees the way it's hurting his campaign..flip flopping leaves me little respect for him..he had to be aware of the man's views long before now. And read his wife's college thesis..very enlightening.

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