Obama off to Kansas

In the grand scheme of things its probably not anything to get real excited about: Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama's Tuesday stop to El Dorado. On the other hand its hard not to think the local media will not treat this with added excitement. And rightfully so, since the Presidential campaign coverage normally means watching other states with more delegates welcoming the candidates. This year a caucus at time where there still is a tight race, makes Kansas a tempting campaign stop, well at least for one candidate so far. The stop over the Noon hour also places it well for stations' Noon shows (KSN and KWCH) although many times candidates run late. It will be interesting how the stations cover it. Do they play it up like it is a Presidential visit (break into regular programming or extend Noon shows) or treat it like he is just that, a Presidential candidate coming to Kansas and only that. Also what's the over/under on how many times we will hear the connection of Barack and his Grandfather's El Dorado connection? Have a good week. -Hal