by D. Cupples | It was scheduled for 8 am on Friday, when most people had to work. The people at an online forum of Hillary Clinton supporters had very little time to organize it, and they didn't have a promotional budget -- no radio, TV, or newspaper ads. They largely relied on blogs, emails, and word of mouth.
The result: a diverse crowd of about 150 people gathered near Rockefeller Plaza, armed with signs and petitions, to peacefully protest voter suppression and the pro-Obama (or anti-Hillary) media bias that seems to have become commonplace during this presidential primary season. The protesters managed to get nearly 200 passersby to sign petitions.
Some protesters came from Pennsylvania, upstate New York, and Connecticut. One came from North Carolina, another from Los Angeles. Most of the demonstrators had not previously met each other.
If you're wondering what media bias I'm referring to, check out the video and the posts linked below.
For more info and photos of the protest, check out the Hillary Clinton Forum (which, incidentally, is not affiliated with Hillary's campaign).
Related BN-Politics Posts:
* Maya Angelou Urges Hillary to Rise
* Media Bias Bigger than the Presidential Race
* Studies Show Pro-Obama (or Anti-Hillary) Media Bias
* The Media & Obama: Good Intentions Paving Rough Road
* Media Fashions Bill Clinton's Words into Corkscrew
* Is MSNBC Biased Toward Obama or Against Hillary?
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Hey, we made it on here! Good job guys, with the protest.
Posted by: hillguy08 | April 12, 2008 at 01:07 PM
If I'd been anywhere near NYC, I would have joined you. I'm glad that you did it.
Posted by: D. Cupples | April 12, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Hard works paid of. We stood up for Hillary.
Posted by: joeysky | April 12, 2008 at 08:53 PM
Good job guys!
Posted by: Tiff | April 13, 2008 at 03:20 AM
Thank you for reporting this!
Posted by: BloodDAnna | April 13, 2008 at 03:51 AM
Anna,
My pleasure!
Posted by: D. Cupples | April 13, 2008 at 10:12 AM