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- Signs: "You can't win an occupation," "McCain votes against vets"
- Crowd attempted to silence protesters with chants of "USA!"
- 250 protesters arrested outside Xcel Energy Center prior to McCain's speech
- Part of McCain's speech complained about "constant partisan rancor"
- Protesters were removed from convention center
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During his speech at the 2008 Republican Convention accepting the party's nomination for president, John McCain was interrupted by one male, carrying a sign, and two female protesters. McCain responded by saying: "My friends, my dear friends...please, please don't be diverted by the ground noise and the static." He also urged Americans to stop fighting amongst themselves.
McCain had previously been interrupted by anti-war protesters several times during a speech in Denver, Colorado on May 27, 2008.
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McCain Anti War Protesters Questions
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Has fmr Arizona Rep. J.D. Hayworth given any indication (on his talk show, etc) that he is planning on challenging Sen. John McCain 1 AnswerThere has been no official word, but the New Times says: "The word is that he's comfortable being the tribune of the far-right locally." I'm doubtful it will h... read more -
Do you trust John McCain to make important decisions about the future of the Internet? 8 AnswersNo, he's not someone who lives and dreams for the future of Internet. He isn't someone who uses the Internet and is one of those people who might believe AOL o... read more -
How is Anti-hydrogen affected by gravity? 1 AnswerAnti-hydrogen has the same mass as hydrogen. It will be affected by gravity the same way hydrogen is. read more
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