Wanted: 'Hot chick' to take me to Obama rally
If you're a "hot chick" with a ticket to Tuesday night's Barack Obama rally in Grant Park, Brad Feldman wants to take you to dinner.
Feldman, 27, who lives in Old Town, was one of dozens posting ads on Craigslist Wednesday trying to score the elusive invite to what may be the largest outdoor election viewing party in history.
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He offers dinner in exchange for the extra Obama ticket of a "pretty & intellectual chick." Don't worry, ladies. He promises he is "easy on the eyes" and strongly pro-Obama.
"I was kind of half-joking, half-serious," he said. "I thought it would be a unique opportunity."
Minutes after the Obama campaign sent an e-mail Tuesday to supporters with a link for ticket registration, the tickets were gone and supporters were told to sign up for the waiting list.
The campaign isn't saying what sort of identification will be needed with the tickets, which are good for the ticket holder and guest.
So what do people want for their tickets? Try cold, hard cash.
One poster named "wealth redistributor" is offering his extra spot for $100.
A Glendale Heights poster asks for the "best offer" in cash, Sox tickets or something to be determined.
"But seriously folks, get creative," the ad said.
Jen Pagonis, 22, and Rose Swartz, 24, of Rogers Park are working the creative angle. For rally tickets, Pagonis, an Apple computer specialist, and Swartz, a licensed massage therapist, will come to your home to fix your computer, provide a massage, or both.
"I'm just addicted to this stupid election, so I feel like I need to go and see it end," Pagonis said.