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2004 US Presidential Election
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July 27, 2004
Boston | Hardball

I blog this from The Purple Shamrock, which has WiFi access. The Captain Morgan party just concluded, but the bar is still and open bar. Free WiFi, free booze … this must be heaven.

My first convention “encounter” was the live broadcast of Chris Mathews’ Hardball, taking place in Faneuil Square (see the pic). Guests were David Gergen and Dee Dee Meyers, followed by Teamster’s chief Hoffa Jr. What was more interesting was how the Hardball producer kept haranguing the pro-Kerry crowd as they went to and returned from breaks (see pic 2). ”Come on Democrats … act indignant!!” Whatever. All TV is staged, but we knew that. All in all it was a cool scene … freedom of press and freedom of speech side-by-side. Hamilton, Jefferson, and the rest of the boys would be proud (as long as they don’t see the Protester Cage, that is).

More to follow …



Posted by Alan at July 27, 2004 08:40 PM | TrackBack
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