Protests over Palin’s White House run

HUNDREDS of protesters turned out in Anchorage, Alaska, today in a rally against Governor Sarah Palin’s candidacy for vice president.
At least 500 protesters were outside the Loussac Library waving signs.
At least 100 Palin supporters were on the other side of the street showing support for the governor.
The protest came hours after the governor held a morning rally in downtown Anchorage, attended by as many as 1,500 cheering supporters, then flew off to Nevada to resume campaigning. It’s the first public demonstration against Palin since she accepted McCain’s offer on Aug. 29.
The protesters included a mix of Obama supporters, anti-war protesters, abortion-rights advocates and people upset that Palin, when she was Wasilla mayor, asked a city librarian about removing books.
Protesters said they were surprised at the size of the crowd, and said it was the result of e-mails that have been forwarded over the past few days promoting the event.
“I was stunned when I was coming here; I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Marybeth Holleman of Anchorage.
The Palin supporters were across the street, many shouting “Sar-ah! Sa-rah!”Â
At least a half-dozen police patrol cars were at the scene, but there have been no confrontations or traffic problems reported.Â

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