Kerry plans to await vote in Copley Square

[wicket]

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2004/10/19/kerry_plans_to_await_vote_in_copley_square

John F. Kerry's quest for the White House will probably end with an election-night event in Copley Square that could attract the huge crowds, security, and reporters reminiscent of the Democratic National Convention, while offering Bostonians a chance to witness history.

As many as 30,000 people are expected at the event Kerry hopes will be a victory party. He wants to stage the event outside the Boston Public Library on Copley Square, surrounded by the nearby Trinity Church and John Hancock Tower, aides said yesterday.

Seth Gitell, spokesman for Mayor Thomas M. Menino, confirmed that Kerry's campaign had contacted the mayor about using the library facilities on election night.

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Kerry campaign aides reportedly visited Boston in recent weeks to scout locations for an election night celebration, including the FleetCenter, the new Convention and Exhibition Center, and Fenway Park. Copley Square emerged as the top choice because of its proximity to commuter trains and subways, as well as hotel rooms for the thousands who are expected to work at or attend the event.

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Boston DUers, who's going to join me there???!!! :D :D :D

[JuniorPlankton]

1. I work in the John Hancock tower

I might just stay in town after work.

[wicket]

2. I work down by South Station

I'll definitely be staying in the city that night!!! :D

[DS1]

7. I might just have to take the train in

:7

[Rjnerd]

3. Well I know where I will be in two weeks

Assuming the mayor gives him a permit. (local news said something about "traffic concerns"). It hadn't occured to me that I would be able to attend the celebration in person (so used to standing in a hotel ballroom, watching a screen)

[Nerdling]

4. Wooo

Looks like this will be the place to be for Victory 2004 party.

[Rjnerd]

5. I wonder how soon the site layout will be available?

We should pick a spot to gather. I am guessing that they will put the stage on the library steps, and while I would love to get as close as possible, we might want to meet slightly away from the crush. Perhaps by the fountain near the church?

[Options Remain]

6. awesome

I was wondering what I was gonna do that night. (instead of not-sleeping that is.)

TearForger

[slor]

8. Nice touch...

Mr. President Kerry.

[pacalo]

9. A John Kerry victory is in the air!