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Hooligans say: Asheville political theater will be at its height on Sunday at Palin rally

Jason Sandford October 25, 2008

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

Most excellent post by Gordon at Scrutiny Hooligans. To wit:

The aborted fetus sign people, the soap box and sandwich board evangelicals, the tract handlers, and the tongues speakers will gird themselves to do battle with the Asheville liberals and an army of friendly zombies. What they’re likely to miss is the understanding that for many of the non-Palin crowd, it’s not about pitching a battle but staging some theater. We’re not regarded as an arts town for nothing, and I’m certain that hundreds or thousands will turn out just to pull up a chair and watch the show.

Everyone who comes out with the intent of making mischief or scoring political points would do well to remember that the eyes of the national media are upon us again.

Jason Sandford

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PD October 26, 2008

I’ve just heard plans of people going dressed as Palin to make fun of her, or plans for the "Obama Rally That Came to Sarah Palin."

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Gordon Smith October 26, 2008

Who’s sabotaging?

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dempol October 26, 2008

I agree, PD! The Obama/Biden Campaign’s Western Region is ignoring the Palin visit altogther by sticking to its plan, which is to win November 4th. Volunteer canvassers will walk Asheville neighborhoods and phone bankers will make their calls as scheduled. Organizers want registered Democrats and Independents alike to make certain they either "Early Vote" before November 1st, or promise to get to their polling places on Election Day. Who cares whether the Alaskan Governor makes a stop here? It won’t matter to the majority of WNC voters, who choose to do the right thing. The best option if you don’t agree with McPalin is to stop by Obama HQ at 107 Merrimon Avenue and sign-up for some volunteering. YES WE CAN! OBAMA `08

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Andrew Harvel October 26, 2008

Somehow I don’t think Barbie’s fans are clever enough to get the insult. But have a blast regardless.

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PD October 25, 2008

Might I add, that sabotaging Palin’s rally seems incredibly rude to me. Shouldn’t we (the Obama supporters, that is) try and be the better person in this situation?

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