Political Rallies End in Brawl

[moe.ron]

Two political rallies turned into a brawl Saturday night in Des Moines.

A Democratic rally at Drake's Olmstead Center, urged young Iowans to get out and vote. It was targeted toward high school and college students. A group known for not voting. The rally featured comedian Janene Garafalo and classic rock star Joan Jett, but it got a surprise visit from some unwanted guests.

A group of college republicans at their Midwest caucus leadership conference heard about the rally and stormed in.

"There are seven of us who worked really hard at putting this conference together, said Jason Cole of the college republicans. "so, we met, discussed and majority ruled. We went down there."

What they didn't discuss is what to do if things get out of hand. One of the Bush supporters shoved Jett and she pushed back in anger. Ole said that was the decision of one person, and not at all representative of what the conference was trying to do.

Campus security did show up break things up. The concert did resume as planned. In fact, Jett wrapped up her day with two more performances. One in Fort Dodge, the other in Marshalltown.

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[PhiPsiRuss]

The correct thread title should be, "Political Rallies End in Hockey Games."

[enlightenment06]

I can hear Mills Lane in my head saying "let's get it on!"

how bout Michael Buffer "let's get ready to ruuumblllle!"

here's an idea for new reality show: political deathmatch. watch your favorite pundits and commentators go at each other while raising money for charity. think about the possible line up: bill o'reilly vs. al franken; bill maher vs. dennis miller; chris matthews vs. joe scarborough. I'd watch that, lol

[DeltAlum]

Who says young Republicans don't know how to have fun?