Posted on 11/19/2023 3:09:12 AM PST by 11th_VA
SACRAMENTO – Saturday night's massive protest in Downtown Sacramento brought the California Democratic Convention to a standstill. More than 2,500 demonstrators flooded the streets, demanding Democratic leaders call for a cease-fire in Gaza.
The protest originated as a sit-in demonstration inside the Safe Credit Union Convention Center building with about 200 people.
However, it rapidly escalated, swelling to thousands as protestors called for democratic leaders to call for a cease-fire.
Democratic leaders were in the midst of their party's convention, gearing up for next year's election as they decide who to support to fill the late Dianne Feinstein's seat.
Sameena Husman, a delegate, emphasized that some Democratic voters, stating that without swift action, won't participate in next year's elections.
"A lot of people who are Democrats have lost faith in the party," Husman said. "We need to stand up and say we're not going to stand for this, and we have to have a cease-fire."
Protesters marched down J Street and converged in front of the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. At one point, J Street was closed between 14th and 16th streets, leading to a massive traffic back-up stretching to the I Street bridge. …
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LOL, yup, it never gets old...
With no Mayor Daley the riot is going to be a riot!
;-)
I wonder if the Sisters of perpetual Indulgence permitted to attend.
Would you care to run?
You know the end is getting near.
Feel the wind of something hot
Go whistling past your ear ...
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