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Is He Coming to Smokies Or Not?

Submitted by Gene Patterson on August 11, 2009 - 7:28pm

Earlier today we reported that the President would not be attending the rededication ceremonies in September for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Our story was based on information given to us by a Park official.

Right after our report this:

"A few minutes ago a local media outlet released information from me that stated that the White House had designated Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to respresent President  Obama at the Sept  2 Park Rededication. That was an inaccuracy on my part. While we have received word that the Secreatry will attend, the Park has not received any direct communication from either the White House or The Department of Interior regarding the President's attendance."

Bob Miller - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

So, what do you think?  Will President Obama attend the ceremonies in September?  My money says he won't.
 

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Tennessee is solidly

Submitted by BayardJDonahoo (not verified) on August 11, 2009 - 9:49pm.
Tennessee is solidly Republican and will be thru 2012. President Obama will probably not come.

"Obama -onley - helps one million homeowners" onley a MILLION ?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 14, 2010 - 6:37pm.
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