Submitted by PhillyPanda t3_y8yf9t in philadelphia
Got a work notice about traffic around independence hall that Airforce One is coming in at 5:30 for a 6 pm event. Hadn’t heard of anything so curious what the event is
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dreexel_dragoon t1_it2hevi wrote
Definitely Biden if Airforce One is coming, so definitely avoid 95 between city and the airport 5-6 and 730-9
bierdimpfe t1_it2jglz wrote
He's coming to get his DOOP on!
kookadelphia t1_it2jiea wrote
You think this will affect travel at 4:30 PM?
dreexel_dragoon t1_it2jocc wrote
Possibly, on Northbound 95 from airport to CC
Hoyarugby t1_it2ks1f wrote
Biden is going first to Pittsburgh to speak at the construction site of that bridge that collapsed last year, then is flying here to do a joint fundraiser for Fetterman. Probably not open to the public
Per his official schedule he lands at 5:40, the reception is at 7, and he leaves at 8:10
Hoyarugby t1_it2kt6o wrote
He lands at 5:40 so not then
Hollow_Rant t1_it2mcfh wrote
Defensive Organization of Planets?
deadbee22 t1_it2r31b wrote
And I’m going to the game. Leaving WAY early to get down there
thescarwar t1_it2sddt wrote
He’s from Delaware so it makes sense
NonIdentifiableUser t1_it2sscb wrote
It’s probably because of the two major races going on right now. A lot is riding on who takes Harrisburg and the Pennsylvania Senate seat.
14FunctionImp t1_it2t8xg wrote
Jill's a local.
bierdimpfe t1_it2t96t wrote
Sadly I'm constrained, earliest I can park up in Lot C is ~5:45. If he's like 15 minutes late I should be fine
RustyShackleford454 t1_it33dfc wrote
Someone tell this dude to fucking stop coming here!!!! I get stuck in the traffic every damn time
i-void-warranties t1_it34c0n wrote
FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions starting this evening for VIP movement.
nalgene_wilder t1_it37qxo wrote
Other presidents have never been so desperate to prove they're local to philly lol
bayoubilly88 t1_it3a65w wrote
So my flight lands in PHL at 5:45pm, how screwed am I?
dreexel_dragoon t1_it3ahfl wrote
Not that screwed, you just need to leave the airport and avoid 95, driving through essington through side streets towards Philly. It's not that much longer if you're heading to West Philly, especially university city
deadbee22 t1_it3d1m5 wrote
Godspeed
snake_w_arms t1_it3g5ua wrote
There was some political event last night at Bok and overheard a staffer on the phone talking about the event. Definitely not open to the public, the starting level for donations was $$$$. My favorite line I overheard was “it is confirmed Biden will be in attendance, at this time he is planned to just walk through the room…”
PhillyPanda OP t1_it3knhp wrote
My office is by independence hall so I assume there
enn_sixty_four t1_it3kuyo wrote
lol those same people that would be anti Fetterman definitely crossover with the people that couldn't give two fucks about people overdosing...
Hoyarugby t1_it3mbge wrote
There are two huge races here, it's a close trip, he's from the area, and his campaign was headquartered here, so all of those things make sense for him to visit frequently
Hoyarugby t1_it3mipi wrote
He's scheduled to land at 5:40, and fly out at 8:10, so around those times driving will be an issue
Hoyarugby t1_it3n16d wrote
Those fundraisers are always so strange. I logically do get that it's people who would be donating anyway and just want to get wined and dined a bit, but it's weird to see stuff like "Attendees can pay $10k to take a picture with XYZ". Especially when it's like, a congressional candidate and not the literal president
SubtleRedditIcon t1_it3rv7t wrote
“John Fetterman’s parents made him grilled cheese sandwiches until he was 49….vote Dr. Oz”
Not an actual campaign message but not far from the nonsense that airs haha.
napsdufroid t1_it3u88s wrote
WTF are you even talking about, dude?
MrTommyJefferson t1_it3wicp wrote
His daughter Ashley lives in Philadelphia
pcomet235 t1_it408ti wrote
You’re not paying the 10K for the photo, it’s for the access you hope it buys if they win.
EnemyOfEloquence t1_it40p16 wrote
In larger square mileage cities (Phoenix) Northern Delaware would be a part of Philadelphia. It's really not far.
Ng3me t1_it478fh wrote
10k prob gets you a lot from a city council member, a bit from a state senator, your name remembered by a US congress member, and absolutely nothing from US senator or above.
Ng3me t1_it47bq9 wrote
Washington and Adams spent a ton of time here as President.
owwweee t1_it47gwu wrote
You are right about that!
owwweee t1_it47m68 wrote
Granted they were obligated to since this was the political epicenter at the time
nalgene_wilder t1_it4d94x wrote
And if my mom had wheels she'd be a bicycle. If some rando from Mayfield tried to act like they're from philly they'd rightfully be laughed at
Hoyarugby t1_it4fv4t wrote
Eh, genuinely some of it is people who are inclined to donate anyway but just want to feel more important. Especially at the senator or presidential level they've got people who can funnel much more their way
Its like a museum hosting a special reception for donors. Those donors are gonna be donating, they support the museum and its mission, but they want to feel good and important about doing it
Edison_Ruggles t1_it4q01k wrote
By definition, the callsign "Air Force One" refers to any aircraft on which the president is traveling.
Edison_Ruggles t1_it4q8z2 wrote
I was on a plane that got delayed while he arrived. No big deal, but when they announced the delay and why it was happening a number of people on the plane yelled "lets go Brandon". Friggin trash. But honestly, I wish they hadn't told people why the delay was happening, it just makes people hate Biden.
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PhillyPanda OP t1_it5agqs wrote
> Friggin trash
You sound judgy :(
Edison_Ruggles t1_it727g0 wrote
When it comes to someone saying "lets go brandon"? Yeah, I'm judgy.
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