Obama Out West

President makes whirlwind fundraising swing through the Pacific.

Sunday: Attends two DNC events in Seattle before heading to San Jose for another fundraiser

Monday: Hosts town hall at LinkedIn HQ in Mountain View, CA. Travels to LA, San Diego for more DNC fundraisers

Tuesday: Flys to Colorado to highlight American Jobs Act at a Denver high school.

Wednesday: Departs for DC, to give 3rd annual "Back-to-School" speech at area school.

Pool Report #3

Motorcade arrived at the first fundraiser at 12:33pm after an uneventful 30-minute ride.

As motorcade left the airport some people were in the parking lot outside the Museum of Flight trying to catch a glimpse.

Once across the 520 floating bridge there were some people gathered outside a Circle K. Along the residential streets people were outside their homes standing curbside, observing, waving, taking photos. There were a couple welcoming signs and two women held a large American flag. Some kids had a homemade banner that said "Welcome President Obama" and a young boy had a sign that said "Pres. Obama we love and support you"

A "Democratic official" in the press van passes along some details of the Seattle fundraisers on background:

There are 2 events. Both benefit the Obama Victory Fund, which goes to DNC and POTUS's re-election campaign. The first event is a brunch at the Medina home of Jon Shirley, a former Microsoft executive. Tickets cost $35,800 a couple. The campaign is expecting 100 people to attend.

The 2nd event is an event at Paramount Theater. Tickets start at $100, and campaign expects at least 800 people to attend. Entertainment is Robert Cray. Also former NBA players Bill Russell and Lenny Wilkens will be there.

Pool didn't see POTUS enter but walked past some interesting yard art, including a gigantic upside down open safety pin with a cherry red clasp. Pool is holding in a big three car garage at Mr. Shirley's house waiting for POTUS remarks, which are print pool only.