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Dennis Kucinich 2004

Posted on September 24, 2007 by admin

Dennis Kucinich, originally uploaded by gloperflicker. This photograph of Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich was taken in the Fleet Center at the Democratic National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts on July 26, 2004.

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Barack Obama 2004

Posted on September 24, 2007 by admin

Barack Hussein Obama, originally uploaded by gloperflicker. This photograph of then Illinois State Senator Barack Obama was taken at the Democratic National Convention in Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts on July 25, 2004.

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Bill Richardson 2004

Posted on September 24, 2007 by admin

Bill Richardson, originally uploaded by gloperflicker. This photograph of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson was taken at the Democratic National Convention in Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts on July 25, 2004.

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Protest, Security and the Progressive Agenda

Posted on August 14, 2004 by admin

With a virtual rout of a ‘progressive’ agenda at the Democratic National Convention, contrarians were left to attend a 3-day Boston Social Forum and Progressive Convention, to rally at Boston Common and/or take to the streets. On July 12, 2004, … Continue reading →

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Riding the Donkey

Posted on August 2, 2004 by admin

At the opening meeting of the African American caucus on July 26, 2004, John Kerry Campaign manager Mary Beth Cahill said, “This is a chance to show everyone the future of our party.” And if the enthusiasm in the crowd … Continue reading →

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Help Is On the Way

Posted on July 30, 2004 by admin

Kerry as Super Hero John Kerry began his speech at the Democratic National Convention with a salute to the crowd, saying that he was reporting for duty. Sounding like a combination of Superman, Mighty Mouse and the Long Ranger last … Continue reading →

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Trading Passes and Raising Hell

Posted on July 28, 2004 by admin

According to Martin Kady II with Congressional Quarterly (July 27, 2004) “Enforcing the rules of this makeshift culture is the job of Bob Chapman, deputy director of operations for the convention. ‘There’s a jockeying for credentials, regardless of who you … Continue reading →

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Tuesday – Everything Has Gone According to Plan

Posted on July 27, 2004 by admin

From 2 until 11:30 p.m., I worked primarily inside the press filing center. Filled with 100 or so reporters and photographers at any one time, space is scarce. If you leave, it can be a while before you can get … Continue reading →

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Interview with David Goodman

Posted on July 27, 2004 by admin

Interview with David Goodman, Independent Broadcast Information Service, July 27, 2004 at the News Filing Center of the 2004 Democratic National Convention David Goodman freelances for Pacific Network & Free Speech Radio News, a nightly news program which airs locally … Continue reading →

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Monday – From the Sheraton Boston Hotel to the Fleet Center with Stops by Osteria Rustico’s and the Boston Harbor Hotel on the Way

Posted on July 26, 2004 by admin

Entering the Sheraton Boston Hotel to attend the opening meeting of the African American caucus, I met Noelle Cocoros, one of the many volunteers for Planned Parenthood recruited to educate the public and the media. Noelle lives in Boston and … Continue reading →

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