There is some frustration with the Montana Democratic Party over ticketing problems for the Mansfield-Metcalf dinner.
I understand the frustration. It's inevitable. Tens of thousands of people want those tickets and they're in short supply. Technology isn't usually built to handle that kind of deluge happening instantly and only for a very short time.
Long story short: there was no way for this process to happen smoothly and seamlessly and with all interested parties getting their tickets. There may have been a way to do it -- have folks sign up for a lottery over a 48 hour period or something -- that could have reduced the tech issues. It still wouldn't have gotten tickets for everyone who wanted them and it would have been a different kind of logistical nightmare for the Democratic Party.
Fascinating thought, though: roughly as many people will see Obama and Clinton at the M-M dinner as had an opportunity to cast ballots in the entire Republican contest in Montana.
Here's another guess: M-M will not be either candidate's only appearance in this state, especially if it appears likely that the race continues on after PA, NC, and IN.
I know by the time June rolls around, I will be thoroughly sick of this campaign. My guess is I won't be alone.
Source: By Left In The West
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#1 My only concern is that
My only concern is that major companies were allowed to purshace the bulk of the tickets. This is a great opportunity for our state and I hope the process was fair, as everyone I talked to from this part of the state were unable to get on-line and get tickets!!!