Originally published Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM
PrintAnchorage protest draws a crowd
At least 500 protesters turned out Saturday for a rally against Gov. Sarah Palin's candidacy for vice president. At least 100 Palin supporters were on the other side of the street, showing support for the governor.
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Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin signs autographs Saturday during a farewell rally at the new Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center in Anchorage. An estimated 1,500 people attended the event.
ANCHORAGE — At least 500 protesters turned out Saturday for a rally against Gov. Sarah Palin's candidacy for vice president.
At least 100 Palin supporters were on the other side of the street, showing support for the governor.
The protest, outside a public library, came hours after the governor held a morning rally attended by as many as 1,500 supporters in downtown Anchorage, then flew to Nevada to resume campaigning.
The public demonstration was the first against Palin since she accepted Republican presidential nominee John McCain's offer Aug. 29.
Protesters said they were surprised at the size of the crowd, crediting e-mails promoting the event.
At least a half-dozen police cars were at the scene, but no confrontations or traffic problems were reported.
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