Obama's Visit - Where is he staying?

[soonerliberal]

Where is Obama staying tonight?

[G.Walker]

Where is Obama staying tonight?

Well, the Skirvin is the best hotel in downtown, so more than likely there. But maybe not, since a lot of people would expect him to stay there. I wouldn't be surprised if stays at a furnished show home in Gallardia or something, that would through people off, and its unexpected, or the Governor's mansion?

[adaniel]

Where is Obama staying tonight?

Colcord. Just got out of a meeting with someone who is hosting folks for a business meeting and they mentioned a lot of Secret Service was there.

[stlokc]

A lot of times presidents stay in the private homes of supporters. Less disruptive and easier to secure. I would say if Obama has a high dollar contributor, especially in a slightly more secluded location, that would be a good guess.

[BoulderSooner]

The White House specifically mentioned to expect delays if you were staying at the Colcord.

link?

[Bellaboo]

I think it was in the paper today that he's at the Colcord. Said that the south bound Robinson in front of it was blocked off.

[MDot]

I think it was in the paper today that he's at the Colcord. Said that the south bound Robinson in front of it was blocked off.

Yeah, I read it last night on NewsOK.com on the main page and I seen it in one of the subsections...maybe in the Business??

[OSUMom]

That's just what we need. Our last few remaining streets in DT shutdown. Kidding!!! Well, sorta.

[Bellaboo]

That's just what we need. Our last few remaining streets in DT shutdown. Kidding!!! Well, sorta.

They are warning about the street closures for tonights basketball game.

[MikeOKC]

I've learned some interesting things from a friend that does know about all of this...

1. The hotels were once always announced way before the date of a presidential visit - no longer. Sometimes, "decoy" hotels are secured while a more discreet security check takes place at the actual hotel. Sometimes the media is told of one place - when it's actually another. Then again, sometimes they stay where they announce. It's a game of chess to outwit those who would attempt to harm the president.

2. Public outings...rarely announced ahead of time. If Obama goes to the Thunder game - he will show up, in most all cases the public is not told in advance he will be in attendance, though the venue will have been thoroughly secured. But I was told these are the biggest tests for the Secret Service and what gets their blood flowing faster...this president loves spontaneity and it presents the toughest challenges.

3. Presidential vehicles...sometimes they do, in fact, use "decoy" vehicles complete with the flags, etc.

4. Don't believe anything in the media leading up to a presidential visit. Many times routes are changed, hotels look secured by a swarm of Secret Service (and local police) and the motorcade takes a back route to another hotel entirely.

My friend says everything has changed in the past 5 years or so as presidential outings are far fewer than they used to be and present more challenges than before. That's why so much is kept quiet even to the extent of obfuscation. Fascinating, actually.

And, I should say, he stressed there's nothing really secret about all this. The traveling press corps knows all of this and these things become known so it's no real secret. But things have changed and the way they handle presidential visits are much different than just a few years back.

[MikeOKC]

Sorry, Have no clue why it wants to put the pic in the post and as an insert.

If this is anything close to being correct, no Thunder game in the cards for the president tonight. Game starts at 8:00.

[BoulderSooner]

Sorry, Have no clue why it wants to put the pic in the post and as an insert.

If this is anything close to being correct, no Thunder game in the cards for the president tonight. Game starts at 8:00.

game starts at 7

[MikeOKC]

game starts at 7

I was looking at eastern time without thinking about it. Thanks! All the more reason there will be no Thunder game for the president.

[SoonerBoy18]

It would great if he stayed at Gaillardia

[rcjunkie]

If he's staying at a private residence, my $$$ on Mike Turpin's home.

[Easy180]

Probably stay with his bestie Fallin

[Pete]

Steve's reporting he doesn't land until almost 10PM and is staying at the downtown Sheraton.

[Spartan]

I would go ahead and guess that for a visit to Oklahoma, we'll be getting the works in terms of secret service. It's a shame, but I wouldn't even be surprised if the security risk to him here was one reason this is his first official visit to Oklahoma.

[MikeOKC]

Steve's reporting he doesn't land until almost 10PM and is staying at the downtown Sheraton.

That's what I posted in post #12. As for where he's staying...The Colcord had SS and local police around it today and then TV reporters said they were spotted at a couple of other hotels as well, which fits what I wrote in my post about how I was told they use obfuscation. They no longer announce days in advance where the President is staying like they used to.

[Spartan]

Very interesting. Well, I hope that the man gets to stay at the Colcord, he deserves it in my opinion. I'd hate for him to have to stay the night in the Sheraton and miss out on the Colcord all for the sake of some security schemes.

Or, maybe he's outsmarted us all, and he'll wind up in the presidential suite at the Skirvin.

[jn1780]

I wonder if he'll get a private tour of the top of Devon tower if he stays at the Concord.

[Spartan]

I really just don't think he'll be experiencing much of anything in our fair city, just on his way from New Mexico to Cushing. I guess he heard downtown OKC has slightly nicer hotels to stay the night at than Cushing.

[lasomeday]

He is staying at the Sheraton and he is at the game tonight.

[jn1780]

I really just don't think he'll be experiencing much of anything in our fair city, just on his way from New Mexico to Cushing. I guess he heard downtown OKC has slightly nicer hotels to stay the night at than Cushing.

Yeah, I only said that because it would take less than 15 mins to walk over to Devon and take an elevator to the top. I often do that when I get to my hotel; go to the very top and stare out the window. LOL

[jn1780]

He is staying at the Sheraton and he is at the game tonight.

He's not here yet. Unless he flew in secretly. Some Oklahoma residents may have harsh feelings about him, but this isn't Iraq or Afghanistan. LOL