To say that yesterday (Thursday) was a busy day for CO-Wap would be the biggest understatement of the year!With the help of our extended network of members (thank you, ladies!), other organizations and our hardworking organizers, we put together a fantastic protest for McCain's "Women's" Town Hall Meeting in Denver.
Brave Stacy (below) was there to protest on her own. She soon joined forces with us. Gutsy, she even stood next to the 3 pro-Palin supporters loitering by the door and held her sign for peace proudly. Thanks, Stacy!
We were on Colorado Public Radio and Channel 4 news. Here's what the Denver Daily News had to say about us:
McCain draws more protesters? While Obama gave remarks in Westminster on Monday with only one protester present, dozens appeared outside the Sheraton Denver Hotel yesterday to voice their opposition to the McCain-Palin ticket.Colorado Women Against Palin united with fliers, signs and plenty of roars. “If she is the best that the Republican Party has to offer as a vice-presidential candidate, everyone should be outraged,” said Anne Sneed, who said until this year, she had never gotten involved personally with politics. “If she is the most thoughtful, deep thinker — our country’s in trouble.”
After the protest, we held two simultaneous VP debate-watching parties, one at Hamburger Mary's in Denver and one at Redfish in Boulder. Both locations were standing room only. The vibe was great! We played debate bingo, drank beer and enjoyed the camaraderie.
Now we're gearing up for our biggest protest so far - tomorrow morning! Here's that info in case you didn't get our email:
PROTEST PALIN'S HIGH SOCIETY FUNDRAISER
Date: Saturday, Oct. 4th
Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Locations:Starbucks on the corner of Arapahoe and Peoria
Bring friends, kids, partners, parents!
Signs: We will have some signs, but please feel free to bring your own. We recommend using large, bold letters with simple slogans that can easily be read. PLEASE keep the signs positive, avoid personal attacks, and focus on the issues. Let us know if you need some suggestions for sign slogans.
CARPOOL FROM BOULDER
Time: 7:45 a.m. (sharp!)
Locations: Table Mesa shopping center, in front of Caffe Sole at 637R South Broadway Boulder, CO 80305
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