Twin Cities To Host '08 RNC

American Voices

October 30, 2006 | ISSUE 42•43

Minneapolis has been chosen as the site for the 2008 Republican National Convention. What do you think?

With all the stress it's under, I understand why the Republican Party would fly into the arms of a predominantly white and doughy comfort state.

Larry Adamson
Beer Distributor
This is a genius move by the GOP. Screw my liberal values. There's no way I'm standing outside in Minnesota to protest.

Rhona Bargeld
Dermatologist
This is the problem with Republicans: They plan two years in advance for a convention and two months in advance for a war.

Mick Haney
Garment Worker

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