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Republican National Convention Opening Party Protest (w/videos)

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Republican National Convention Opening Party Protest

Published on Aug 27, 2012 by 

Republican National Convention delegates and reporters spent Sunday night partying at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida to celebrate the beginning of the convention. ]Hundreds of protesters gathered outside as Tropical Storm Isaac approached to march in opposition of the event. Police worked with the demonstrators, who marched on empty streets and dissipated quickly as foul weather approached. . . . Text posted with video on youtube

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Orient Road Jail prepared for RNC protesters in Tampa

Published on Aug 22, 2012 by 

The Orient Road Jail has been completely emptied out in anticipation of mass arrests of protesters at the Republican National Convention next week. The booking area has been “supersized” to expedite processing of those arrested. Current inmates at the jail have either been moved to the Falkenburg Road Jail or have been let out on bond. . . . Text posted with video on youtube