Plans are already coming together for the 2008 presidentail conventions. The republicans will host their convention 4 days after the democrats. The Republican National Convention will start on Sept. 1 in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.
After being awestruck by the brilliant, eye-popping podium of the DNC, didn't you think that the RNC, with all of their awesome fat cat money, would do something even bigger, badder, redder? Something, at least, better than... ...this, right? I mean, that LCD screen is really BIG, and while it's not particularly innovative it's, well, it's BIG, and it's...fuckinamericanandBIG! Okay, well, now that I think about it, I suppose the design of the stage seems pretty appropriate, after all. But didn't you think that with so much beautiful imagery being manifested by Obama supporters across the country, the Republicans would step it up and ...
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That's right, folks. I'm now here in Minneapolis/St. Paul, blogging atcha live from the Republican National Convention. Fucking party ON, Wayne! I can't believe how much there is to do here! I've been, uh, pumping gas and cheering on the war and spitting on immigrants and fighting gay marriage and reading my Bible and counting my money all day... not to mention spending lots of time thinking about how badly I totally want to vote for Sarah Palin (don't worry if you don't know who she is) now, cuz she's a woman , and shit, I'll vote for anybody as long as they have ...
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The following is an updated release from Democracy Now! ST. PAUL -- Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman and producers Sharif Abdel Kouddous and Nicole Salazar have all been released from police custody in St. Paul following their illegal arrest by Minneapolis Police on Monday afternoon. All three were violently manhandled by law enforcement officers. Abdel Kouddous was slammed against a wall and the ground, leaving his arms scraped and bloodied. He sustained other injuries to his chest and back. Salazar's violent arrest by baton-wielding officers, during which she was slammed to the ground while yelling, "I'm Press! Press!," resulted in her nose bleeding, as ...
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For Immediate Release: 9/3/08 Contact: Clint Brewer, SPJ President, (615) 301-9229, cbrewer@nashvillecitypaper.com Scott Leadingham, SPJ Communications Coordinator, (509)859-2818, sleadingham@spj.org ATLANTA – Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists, currently meeting in Atlanta for the annual SPJ Convention and National Journalism Conference, are expressing outrage over recent arrests of journalists at both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. SPJ, which represents journalists in all types of media outlets, is especially concerned that police in Denver and St. Paul=2 0have displayed aggressive tactics that interfere with the free flow of information and the constitutional guarantee of a free press. Additionally, what may have been viewed as ...
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People here are totally buying the "Diana as a Republican" impersonasian project. It's so awesome! Yesterday, I even got heckled on the street by two hippies with a camcorder (am I confusing hippies with the Amish, or does that seem kinda wrong to you, too?), who yelled wistfully after me, "Now remember, Republicans are sexist, and you're a WOMAN!" I actually found myself getting angry. How dare they assault me for my political beliefs! And for the record, what's so wrong with drilling in ANWR, and supporting the war in Iraq, and baking a cake for my husband? I couldn't believe their nerve. So ...
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Tommy Thompson, 65, a former Wisconsin governor and cabinet secretary through Bush's first term. He would divide Iraq into three states, share oil revenues among them, and ask Iraq's government whether to continue the US presence. He officially entered the race in April 2007.
Arizona Senator John McCain, 70, a Vietnam War hero who lost the 2000 presidential nomination to Bush. He has a reputation for independence and favours a US troop buildup in Iraq. However, his popularity has been waning.
Rudolph Giuliani, 62, a former New York City mayor who enjoys strong popularity in opinion polls largely for guiding New York's response to the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Rudy has been actively fund-raising in winter 2007. He has been involved in marital disputes that could cause issues for his campaign.
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, 59, credited with rescuing the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, from scandal and mismanagement. The Boston businessman is a devout Mormon, a potential liability for the Republican Party's evangelical Christian base.
Kansas Senator Sam Brownback, 50, is a devout Roman Catholic who enjoys strong support from religious conservatives. However, he has received very little press coverage and his name recognition is low.
Duncan Hunter, 58, is a former chairman of the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee. He has taken a hard line against illegal immigration. He was one of the first candidates to announce his bid for the presidency.
Colorado Representative Tom Tancredo, 61, also known for his tough anti-immigration stance. Tom's campaign has had a low profile to date.
Mike Huckabee, 51, was governor of Arkansas for 10 years until stepping down in January. He is best known nationally for his personal quest to lose weight. Huckabee has not announced many of his political positions on issues yet.
