Tuesday, July 08, 2008

McCain = Bush = Get a Ticket & Court Date

Richard Blair, All Spin Zone: We’re all quite used to George Bush’s cloistered public appearances, which have, in recent years, been mostly limited to military bases. When he’s actually at a public function, it’s all GOP sycophants & supporters. On the campaign trail in 2004, his public appearances were accompanied by the need for signing “GOP loyalty oaths”, although a few dissenters managed to sneak in under the radar.
It looks like John McCain is taking the same approach - only on public property. A 61 year old librarian was cited in Denver today for carrying a sign into a McCain town hall discussion that said merely “McCain = Bush”. After McCain’s campaign team complained to the Secret Service, she was apparently asked to leave. When she refused, the Denver police cited her for trespassing, and issued her a court summons. Even more amazingly, the whole thing was captured on video (courtesy of Progress Action Now):
Keep in mind, this “town hall” was being held in a public forum, owned by the City of Denver.
As Carol Kreck said: “All I did was carry a sign that said McCain = Bush, and for everyone who voted for Bush, I don’t see why it’s offensive to say McCain = Bush.” Apparently, it’s offensive to McCain, who has done everything possible to avoid being associated with George W. Bush.
Maybe so, but it would seem as if McCain’s campaign staff has recently leased George Bush’s bubble from its owner, Dick Cheney.

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