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Thousands Protest Against Bush's Re-election Campaign in New York

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As the Republican Party's convention has not yet started in New York, thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest against President George Bush's re-election campaign. The protests have resulted in over 300 arrests, a significant jump from the 10 people arrested during the Democratic convention in Boston in July. The protesters, who were largely peaceful, expressed their dissent against the Bush Administration's environmental policies, while also demonstrating against his re-election campaign.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 300 people were arrested in New York during the protests against President George Bush's re-election campaign, 30 times more than the number of arrests during the Democratic convention in Boston in July.
  • The majority of the arrests, over 280, took place at a 5000-strong bike ride through Manhattan to protest against the Bush Administration's environmental policies.
  • The protests were largely peaceful, with one notable exception being the 5000-strong bike ride through Manhattan.
  • 25,000 abortion supporters gathered on the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, carrying signs that said "Abort Bush", but there were no arrests during this event.
  • The United for Peace and Justice group expected 250,000 people to march past the site of the convention, Madison Square Garden, in a peaceful protest against Mr. Bush.
  • The protests come at a critical time for President Bush, with the election just nine weeks away and most polls showing him and his Democratic Party rival, John Kerry, neck and neck.
  • The Republican convention will include speeches by key figures such as Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani, and President Bush's twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna.

Statistics:

  • 300 people were arrested in New York during the protests against President George Bush's re-election campaign.
  • 280 of these arrests took place at the 5000-strong bike ride through Manhattan.
  • 25,000 abortion supporters gathered on the Brooklyn Bridge with signs that said "Abort Bush".
  • 250,000 people were expected to march past the site of the convention, Madison Square Garden.
  • 45,000 guests and journalists are expected to attend the convention.
  • The Republican Party has held the White House for 32 of the past 52 years.
  • Republicans hold the Senate 51-48 over the Democrats, with one independent.
  • Republicans control the House 229-204, with one independent.
  • 30 per cent of US voters consider themselves Republicans.
  • Number of party delegates at the Republican convention: 2509.
  • Number of alternative delegates at the Republican convention: 2344.
  • Date of the Republican convention: Not specified.
  • Number of days until the election: 9 weeks.

Sources:

  • AFP

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