RNC host committee pushed for cancellation of Ron Paul, Rage Against the Machine events
Speaking on background, well-placed sources at City Hall and Target Center have confirmed to MnIndy that in the days before Ron Paul’s Rally for the Republic at Target Center was publicly announced, representatives of the RNC Host Committee contacted officials at Target Center and the city of Minneapolis (which oversees the facility) to push for the cancellation of the event. They also sought the cancellation of the Rage Against the Machine concert that took place at Target Center on September 3, the third night of the RNC.
A City Haller familiar with the situation says that Mayor RT Rybak’s office was contacted by Host Committee members who wanted the mayor’s assistance in seeing to it that the events were canceled. He refused to cooperate, adds the source. I phoned Rybak’s office; he declined to be interviewed. But his communication director, Jeremy Hanson, had this to say: “We don’t dispute the characterization of events, but the mayor’s office doesn’t wish to comment further.”
I left a message this morning seeking a response from Jeff Larson, the RNC Host Committee’s CEO. He has not returned the call. If/when he does, I’ll add an update.
(Larson is perhaps better known as a founder of the Feather Larson Synhorst group, a top-drawer GOP fundraising/marketing outfit, and as Norm Coleman’s DC landlord.)
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One wonders what the GOP are afraid of and why they have gone to such great lengths to deny not only Ron Paul, but also the likes of Dennis Kucinich, John Edwards and others the platforms to speak in public as well as the opportunity for debate. The mainstream media blackout on these people reflects negatively on the psychotically controlling GOP.
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John Edwards didn't speak at the DNC because he's a recently exposed philanderer, unlike Bill Clinton, where it's old news.
Dennis Kucinich did speak at the DNC, but they moved him to a time where nobody was watching--which was LAME-- but they have to keep the base from figuring out what a load of crap Obama's platform is.
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Thank you asherp - i do appreciate the clarification - what I meant to address was the media and run up before the nominations and conventions, specifically television's blackouts of their opportunities for debate and speaking. I was sorry to hear about Edward's actions, it was a shame in the fact that some of his ideas were worth listening to. Time for me to take a break today. Take good care!
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I think the real story here is, RT Rybak showing that he won't be bossed around by the RNC's goons.
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Rage and Ron Paul is like peanut butter and jelly
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"I think the real story here is, RT Rybak showing that he won't be bossed around by the RNC's goons.
The man has class"I AGREE !!
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Go Ron. Rock on.
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Fight the Power!
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Why are they so afraid and threatened by Ron Paul?
Because they know he speaks the truth, and actually WANTS to help the country.
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after reading Ron Paul's book revolution, I wouldn't be surprised if the freedom hating RNC pulled it from book store shelves.
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haha. total irony in the RNC trying to shut down RATM.
and what huntre said, classy mayor no doubt.
