UPDATE #2: Denverite’s Erica Meltzer updates as the Colorado GOP weaves all over the road:
However, later in the afternoon, GOP Executive Director Shana Banberger, said that tickets sold have already exceeded expectations of 400 attendees. She described the initial information as “inaccurate” without clarifying what, specifically, was wrong. (I’ve asked for that clarification, and I’ll update this story if I get a response.)
“It is unfortunate that incorrect information was released on the upcoming event with our vice president,” she wrote. “Despite inaccurate reporting, we will exceed our expected attendance of 400 supporters.”
Obviously, the first problem is that the Post reported (see below) 800 tickets.
Second, the “incorrect information” came from (see below) the GOP’s own spokesman.
This is not a good day for the Colorado Republican Party’s press shop, folks.
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UPDATE: Rapidly becoming the butt of the day’s jokes:
If I had a dime for every time I saw ticket prices slashed because too many people were buying them… I’d have a nickel. #copolitics https://t.co/AB2y5ABp4I
— Marshall Zelinger (@Marshall9News) October 18, 2017
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Denver Post’s John Frank reporting and it’s just kind of sad:
Because of a lack of demand, the Colorado Republican Party is offering a Groupon-like deal to see Vice President Mike Pence…
The party announced the event weeks earlier but struggled to sell the 800 tickets available. So now it’s lowering the lowest-price ticket to $150, a 45 percent discount. A couple can attend with a two-for-one deal at the original $275 price.
…Colorado Republican Party Chairman Jeff Hays tried to put his best spin on the news, writing in an email Wednesday: “Due to popular demand, we have made more tickets available at a new lower price.” But the same invite later says space is limited.
Which is funny, because Frank’s story was published at 11:15 this morning–in which the Colorado GOP concedes “We couldn’t fill the large room at that ticket level.” Just an hour before on Twitter, though, the same Colorado GOP said:
We knew we would take a media hit over lowering the prices, but decided allowing more people to enjoy the event would be worth it. https://t.co/D8E6cO2aUb
— The Colorado GOP (@cologop) October 18, 2017
Apparently that was the spin before it occurred to, well, everybody that you don’t reduce the ticket price in response to increased demand. We have to believe it would have been less embarrassing to simply curtain off part of the venue if you can’t fill it than offering a bad Vegas magic show discount to see the Vice President of the United States.
Mike Pence at half price! The insult to your intelligence is gratis.
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I can get a bottle of sleeping pills at Walgreens for five bucks.
When they're forced to set the ticket price to 'Free' to fill the room let's try this Florida approach with our local brewers. (I'll adopt the two empty seats next to Fluffnutz).
Meanwhile you can't give away tickets to see Hillary. What Colorado Democrat wants to see her excuse tour?
Hillay isn't Prez or Veep, nutlid. Try again.
You're damn right!
Speaking of so-called Presidents, when are you going to address your dear leader's predatory behavior towards women. I would have thought after your screed about Harvey Weinstein, it would be coming out any day now.
Yes, our favorite RWNJ response: whataboutism and deflection. Can't explain the fact that Pence is less popular than toiletbowl water?
Cheap
I guess it's in keeping with the theme that our resident halfwit gives us some half-assed "well what about Hillary" excuse.
Actually, Ms. Clinton's tour has sold out several venues. A December signing at the Tattered Cover sold out same-day. Guess Mikey and Mother will have to try harder.
You beat me to it, Pseudo. I have the bookstore on my FB feed and they're announcing yet another date for a book signing. The others are all full up.
The visible magic fingers o da’ market, Fluffynutz . . .
. . . So, you and Grammy Marble planning your full-price visits?
This progressive isn't even remotely interested in her Royal Heinousness.
You're still with us. How nice….
Golly … I just checked, and Clinton's November appearance at the Bellco Theater has tickets being resold at a premium.
http://denver-theater.com/theaters/wells-fargo-theater/tickets.php?eventName=Hillary+Clinton&cmsEventId=12178&buy=true&history=seating&utc=1510858800&vsShowId=2487722&xyz=y&singleShow=1
Perhaps Moddy will be outside scalping them…..
The magic of the market and Adam Smith's invisible hand
If I want to see a Jesus-fellating sociopath, I'll watch a Jimmy Swaggart vid on YouTube for free.
Well, Jesus built my hotrod.
Jesus take the wheel………..
Had to go there, didn't you?
It's a great song.
And Carrie Underwood made fun of Trump at the CMAs.
I’m glad Underwhood could get away with making fun of Cheetolini at the Rhinestone Yokel Awards, but in what possible sense could that ever be conceivably considered a “great song” . . . ???
. . . Is it Achy-Breaky-Heart great ??
. . . or maybe, Dead-Skunk-In-the-Middle-of-the-Road great ???
. . . even, Fat-Louie-Szykowski-&-His-Big-Polka-Band great ????
. . . the mind boggles . . .
It's got a catchy tune with a memorable chorus, and an inspirational message. I happen to think that it's often a good idea to turn things over to one's higher power, even if HaySoos isn't the higher power I call on.
In the lyrics, I like that Underwood is writing about the struggles of a single mom with a "baby in the back seat", running "low on faith and gasoline". Been there, done that, bought the T. Very relatable situation.
“It's got a catchy tune with a memorable chorus, and an inspirational message.”
Ok, then, — now we’re on the same page . . .
We all must worship the gods we choose….
Anyone who hasn't seen it should check out Nick Offerman's stand-up routine regarding and parody of that song, both of which were available YouTube the last time I checked.
Whatever you do, Genghis, don't go a making fun of one of #ProsperityJesus' stars. You've been warned.
Disgraced evangelist Jim Bakker warns critics they will face God’s wrath for making fun of him
I’m personally rooting for the whale to keep this one choked down.
I think that's technically #PrepperJesus, since Bakker's big business is selling survivalist food buckets— I'm assuming for the part of Revelation where the four horsemen come and steal everyone's lunch money.
Fair to say that all you effete gourmand NPR liberals will be wishing you had only believed.
Thanks. Fixed the link.
De nada.
lol
Dang, Michael, I had no idea Jim Bakker was still around! Dudebro looks like he should be pushing shopping carts filled with garbage down dirty alleys.
A quick search revealed that Ted "Totally, Completely, 100% Not Gay" Haggard is still active as well. He runs a church in Colorado Springs, although it appears that the weekly phone conferences with White House staff remain a thing of the distant past.
Does he still have Mike Jones on "speed" dial?
Now that I look back in retrospect I see that I too foretold many many things, that have now come to pass.
I believe $158 Million is a lot, however, and so I am here–today–offering you all an eternity of Heaven ™ for only $15.80 EACH!
That's like MONEY in anyone's book, and if not in THE BOOK–when you get to the Pearly Gates (after being certifiable dead on this side of the veil)–then your next time is FREE! (Until and unless an MRI or some other future process/technology makes that actually feasible, see TERMS & CONDITIONS for details).
Remember kids, its not a Ponzi Scheme if there's a GOD at the top!
And say it with me if you want to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN by embracing symbols and hating free expression by uppity athletes: MERRY CHRISTMAS!
(To Genghis)….
Or Oral Roberts
lol
That guy had a hilarious name and exceptional grifting skills. He's the one who basically told his acolytes, "Send me $8 million or the Lord will kill me" . . . and it worked.
Never under-estimate the stupidity of people in the bible belt.
Don't forget one of those other great songs: "Drop Kick Me Jesus Through the Goal Posts of Life."
I posted about this on the Open Thread at 11:30. At 11:40 it gets its own post. Hmm.. Your're welcome for the tip, governors