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Rock concerts don't organize themselves, either.
Mary Anne — (archived)

They have to have a venue, the headliner has to have a playlist, the roadies have to set up, and the management has to advertize.

Yet, when it comes to attendance, the fans and the curious come to the event on their own.

Perhaps a lot of Green Party members attended. That doesn't have to mean Obama's campaign made a deal with the Green Party to produce a crowd. I use this as a "for instance", because I can see how Obama might appeal to Greens, not because I know anything about the composition of the crowd.

What I find most interesting about your idea is that you can't imagine why large numbers of Europeans would come to see Obama unless someone told them to. The words "rock star" have been used over and over again to describe his relationship with the public. If the event had headlined U2 (who are also very political) there would be no talk of political groups giving their membership marching orders to attend, even if the entire Green Party was there.

Obama is a charismatic, historic figure. Barring tragedy or disaster, he will be the nominee of a major political party for President of the United States. Of course people want to see him.

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