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- Democrats rolled into Denver in a wave of self-proclaimed change.11:09 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- Protesters at the Democratic National Convention did not.11:09 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- The Western town’s streets rumbled with energy and optimism, but the protestors’ philosophy echoed anything but alteration.11:09 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- . Protesters employed their typical tactics.11:08 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- The anti-abortion crowd added to the pleasant ambiance with larger-than-life size photos of aborted fetuses.11:08 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- They were the same pictures that have graced rallies, campuses and left-wing events for years.11:08 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- Walking up to a poster of a baby’s bloody, decapitated head, most passersbys failed to even give the demonstration a second glance.11:08 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- The other usual suspects, the anti-gay rights groups, also made an appearance.11:07 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- The most attention they received was from the police.11:07 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- Monday evening, shut off from streets and amongst better-dressed crowds, delegates and the press listened to politicians hail the future.11:07 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- But these speeches maintained a common theme: the past.11:06 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- Almost every one spoke of times when the country was suffering an energy crisis or a faltering economy11:06 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- – then followed it with a “Does this sound familiar?” comment. Well, yes.11:06 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- But I’ve already taken a history lesson.11:05 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- Later that evening, many people close to the party – political hacks – talked wildly about each speech.10:47 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- Many others, such as cab drivers or bartenders, were far from impressed.10:47 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- After choosing an East Coast, upper-class, anything-but-everyday man as the vice-presidential candidate,10:47 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- the Obama campaign is spending a lot of time convincing voters that Barak and Joe are just like them.10:47 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- This started with Michelle’s speech and will only gain momentum throughout the week.10:46 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
- We’ll have to see how voters, especially the lower-to middle-class sect respond this push.10:46 AM Aug 27th, 2008 from web
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- Name Cassie Fleming
- Location Grand Island, Nebraska
- Web http://www.grandi...
- Bio Summer Intern for GI Independent
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