Brace yourself, Floridians. With the Sunshine State positioned to single-handedly decide Tuesday’s presidential election, the state will be loaded with star-studded political events this weekend. From comedian Chris Rock’s free concert today in Tampa to Jimmy Buffett’s free concert Sunday in Tampa — not to mention visits by both vice presidential nominees and, oh yes, the presidential nominees themselves — here is what’s in store.
Vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin Today: Palin campaigns at Sims Park in New Port Richey at 9 this morning. Doors open at 6 a.m. Later in the day she stumps at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City and at West Port High School in Ocala.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani Sunday: John McCain’s former Republican primary rival will campaign in South Tampa. He is scheduled to be at Square One Burgers, 3701 Henderson Blvd., at 9:30 a.m. Republican presidential nominee John McCain Sunday and Monday: McCain, who was just in Miami on Wednesday, is expected to return there Sunday. Then he plans a last-minute push Monday along the I-4 corridor, including a rally outside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Doors open at 6 a.m.; tickets are available at www.johnmccain.com or at campaign offices.
Comedian Chris Rock Today: Rock will host a free concert and rally in Tampa at the Belmont Heights Little League Park on E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at N. 22nd St. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. Parking is available at Young Middle Magnet School, 1801 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tampa police and event organizers expect thousands for the 45-minute standup routine. “After he finishes we’re going to march down to the College Hill Library to vote,” said Bruce Miles, one of the event’s organizers.
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton Today: Clinton holds an 11:30 a.m. rally at the Miami-Dade Auditorium in Miami, then heads to Winter Park for an afternoon stop at the Winter Park Community Center. Both events are free and open to the public. Barack Obama’s former rival for the Democratic nomination is crisscrossing the country for him in the campaign’s final days.
Vice presidential nominee Joe Biden Sunday: Biden returns to the state for stops in Tallahassee, Gainesville and Volusia County. Details to be announced. Singer Jimmy Buffett Sunday: Buffett holds a free get-out-the-vote concert and rally for Obama at the Ford Amphitheatre in Tampa. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. for the 3 p.m. show. Tickets are required, but it is free and open to all Florida residents and students. Visit FL.BarackObama.com or call toll-free 1-877-235-6226 for more information.
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama Monday: He plans to campaign in Jacksonville. Details to be announced.
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