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Posted on 07/18/2004 6:21:02 AM PDT by RonDog
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A candidate comes to townJohn Edwards spoke to local Democratic faithful at a fundraiser held at the Balboa Bay Club on Saturday.
Several local Republicans protested outside.NEWPORT BEACH — Eclipsing the usually Republican light that shines from Orange County in almost every election, vice-presidential candidate John Edwards snatched up some of his own Newport Beach sunshine to the tune of a $1,000-a-plate luncheon. But local Republicans did their best to cast a dark cloud over the event...-- snip --
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The protest across the street from the club included Republicans from conservative venues like Free Republic, a conservative, Internet news forum, and others who came on their own, waving signs that said things such as, "Dick Cheney can be president.""I'm standing with President Bush in his fight against terrorism," said Frances Akhavi, of Corona del Mar. "I believe we're doing the right thing going into Iraq. I believe Bush is not only making us safer but the world a safer place."
Frank Barbaro, chairman of the Orange County Democratic Party, said he wasn't impressed with the protest.
"I'm not sure what they're protesting," Barbaro said. "I didn't know you could protest someone running for office. They said bring it on. Well we're here."
Barbaro said he expected Edward's visit to raise between $450,000 and $500,000. That was a conservative estimate, he said.
• DEIRDRE NEWMAN covers Costa Mesa. She may be reached at (949) 574-4221 or by e-mail at deirdre.newman@latimes.com.
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How stupid can you get? < /rhetorical>
...The protest across the street from the club included Republicans from conservative venues like Free Republic, a conservative, Internet news forum, and others who came on their own, waving signs that said things such as, "Dick Cheney can be president."See also, from the pre-FReep thread:
Here is the final version of my sign for tomorrow:.
UNLIKE JOHN EDWARDS. .
DICK. . . . . . .
CHENEY. .
CAN BE
PRESIDENT. .
"They said bring it on. Well we're here."
Bwahahaha, so are we. Good work, Cal Freepers.
And they are raising money for what? Next week they get federal funds and I thought that was all they could use, or am I mistaken about the rules?
GWB is running for office and there are protests everywhere he goes
You are mistaken!
Rules is a word that does not exist in the 'rat vocabulary. "But that's different" is their motto.
waving signs that said things such as, "Dick Cheney can be president."See also THIS thread:
Dick Cheney Can Be President....
RADIO ^ | 7/7/04 | George Bush
Posted on 07/07/2004 9:41:50 AM PDT by CharlotteVRWC
Just heard on Rush,,,,,a reporter was talking with Bush, and went on and on about Edwards qualities,,,,bla bla,,,,, and then asked Bush what the difference was between Edwards & Cheney. Bush said,,,"Dick Cheney can be President!" ... lots of clapping
I don't know where the interview was,,,maybe someone can get the original transcript! It was great!
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To: CharlotteVRWChttp://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/07/20040707-3.html
Steve.
Q Mr. President --
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, speak up. I'm getting a little --
Q If I could try another Edwards question.
He's being described today as charming, engaging, a nimble campaigner, a populist, and even sexy.How does he stack up against Dick Cheney?
THE PRESIDENT: Dick Cheney can be President.
Next.
CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread
Demorats dont need no steenking rules.
Great sign to use against Edwards -- short, to the point and very true! FReep On!
Congressman Billybob
Latest column, "John Kerry & John Edwards: You've GOT to be Kidding"
Good Job!
Sunday, July 18, 2004
Edwards finds converts in O.C.
Democratic running mate gets warm welcome in GOP territory.By MARTIN WISCKOL
The Orange County RegisterNEWPORT BEACH – When John Edwards brought his talk of optimism and unity to the heart of Republican country Saturday, it wasn't just Democratic stalwarts shelling out $1,000 each and praising John Kerry's running mate for bringing needed charisma to the ticket.The Balboa Bay Club luncheon of 400 or so included new Democrats who'd never been to a political event before...
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...a handful of the president's supporters demonstrated at Saturday's event...
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About 20 demonstrators held signs supporting Bush outside the gated hotel resort.
"I support President Bush," said Francis Akhavi, an Iranian-American living in Corona del Mar who said he had two cousins killed in Iraq during Saddam Hussein's rule. "We're so happy he got Saddam and is fighting terrorism."
But Aitken said even the protesters reflected the Democrats' growing strength in the county, which has long been host to major GOP figures.
"This is a great day, when we can do this here in Newport Beach, with them protesting against us."
CONTACT US: (714) 285-2867 or mwisckol@ocregister.com
Daily Pilot...and THESE television stations:
L.A. Times
Orange County Register
KTTV-11 (FOX-TV, from Los Angeles)
KGTV-19 (ABC-TV, from San Diego - with Fred Blankenship)
ETTV (from Taiwan, broadcast on local cable - with Luyi Khasi)
That's an excellent sign.Thanks!Short, sweet, to the point, accurate.
And my sign was BIG, too. :o)
Three feet by four feet......with SIX INCH letters, that were clearly visible ACROSS THE STREET.
We should have some pictures soon......from the UC San Diego College Republicans.
Priceless!
Get with the program, Frank. "bring it on" is your side's slogan with respect to the campaign. Bush is working to make the world safe from terrorism while your boy is trying to make it safe for trial lawyers.
-- snip --...Not taking it quietly, Republicans are planning a grass-roots protest across the street in the parking lot of Taco Bell.
"We just wanted to show that Orange County is Republican, and this is a county that will carry President Bush," protest organizer Anthony Kua said.
-- snip --"I think [Edwards' visit] is emblematic of our feeling that the Kerry-Edwards ticket will appeal to everyone, so we're going to the Republicans' backyard to send off the next vice president to the [Democratic national] convention," Barbaro said.
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Republicans will be protesting Edwards' bid for the vice-presidency and demonstrating their conviction that Orange County voters will solidly support President Bush in November, Kua said. He considers the event something of an affront.
"You don't have a Democratic event in the heart of a Republican county because you think you're going to get a lot of support. You do it to get publicity," he said. "You do it to stir the pot."-- snip --
News of the Republicans' protest left Barbaro puzzled as to what Edwards has done that they're decrying.
"Maybe they're assuming he's going to be the next vice president and they want to get their attitudes in early," he said. "Unless they think Newport Beach should be somewhere Democrats can't venture, I see no reason for their presence."
Good work Ron!
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