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THOUSANDS PROTEST BUSH FUNDRAISERS
in NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & LOS ANGELES

Demonstrators in California poured into the streets on 
Friday, June 27 to protest Bush's visit to the state to 
raise millions for his re-election campaign. From 
Burlingame (south of San Francisco) to Los Angeles, the  chants of thousands were heard throughout the state. The  demonstrations in California, initiated by the 
A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition, let Bush know that he cannot sneak  in and out of the state without facing the anger of the 
people.

Bush in Burlingame

In spite of near triple-digit heat and snarled traffic, at 
11 a.m. on Friday, 2,000 strong protested Bush in a 
Burlingame hotel near the San Francisco airport. Although  located in a remote area that was difficult to access by  transportation, demonstrators assembled right in front of  the hotel.

Called by A.N.S.W.E.R. SF, the protest was endorsed by 
many organizations including the San Francisco and San 
Mateo Central Labor Councils and the California Labor 
Federation. Members of SEIU, CWA and Building Trades 
locals turned out in numbers. Protesters carried signs and  chanted, "Bush lied, Iraqis and GIs die," "President of 
the rich, enemy of the workers," and "Hey Bush, get out of  Iraq, support the troops by bringing them back."

10,000 in Los Angeles

That evening, people from all over Southern California --  Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San  Diego, Riverside -- converged to boo Bush in front of the  Century Plaza Hotel in Century City. Called by 
A.N.S.W.E.R. LA, the militant demonstration had scores of  endorsers and attracted participants from many 
communities. A rally took place from a large stage 
directly in front of the hotel, with banners against the 
U.S. occupation of Iraq, in solidarity with Palestine, and 
demanding money for human needs, not war.

The program featured many speakers and entertainers who  blasted Bush for his militarism and lies, and his attacks 
on the poor while giving billions to the rich. 
Entertainers included artists Will B., Michelle Shocked, 
poetry by Nadia, and John Price impersonating Laura Bush.  As the limos swept up in front of the hotel to drop off 
Bush's wealthy friends, who paid at least $2,000 to 
attend, thousands booed and chanted. Bush reportedly fled  the city for his ranch immediately after speaking.

Protests around the country

In the last week, Bush has been dogged by protesters 
during his mega-fundraising. On June 23, thousands 
demonstrated in New York City against the occupation of  Iraq and in support of women's rights. Many carried signs  calling for Bush's impeachment.

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