Anti-war protesters gather before Obama event
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Anti-war protesters gathered outside the Madison middle school where President Barack Obama planned to give a speech to about 500 students, school members and invited guests Wednesday.
Dennis Coyier of Cottage Grove held a large sign that said "End the War." He says he voted for Obama in 2008 and he was wearing a button supporting his re-election in 2012. The 62-year-old Coyier says most of those protesting had voted for Obama with the hope that he would change the direction of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
A couple dozen other protesters held signs supporting universal health care and in favor of allowing illegal immigrants who graduate from U.S. high schools to earn permanent residency.
There were about 100 protesters a couple hours before the president's speech.
Nov 5, 2009 at 12:02 a.m.
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MadeinUSA: I can't find any information stating that the United States has imported H1N1 vaccine from China. All I can find is that the following four vaccines were approved by the FDA for use in our country: Novartis (produced in Liverpool, England), MedImmune (also produced in Great Britain), CSL (produced in Australia), and Sanofi-Aventis (produced in France).
Nov 4, 2009 at 11:37 p.m.
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Shotgunwillie: From the preliminary numbers I heard on a Madison newscast tonight, your $2 million is very, very escalated.
Nov 4, 2009 at 11:35 p.m.
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oldtimer: This vaccine is NOT produced in the United States.
Nov 4, 2009 at 9:18 p.m.
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Wisconsin residents are probably more energized now that they've had a pep-rally with the nobel-prize winning President. That was 2-3 hours of the Presidents' time that was well spent.
Nov 4, 2009 at 8:45 p.m.
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Go home FIB
Nov 4, 2009 at 5:58 p.m.
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Let's get this straight; the Obami voted for Obama and plan to vote from him again, yet are protesting him? No wonder lefties are so whacked out!
Nov 4, 2009 at 5:15 p.m.
Nov 4, 2009 at 4:51 p.m.
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Actually, the Chinese had it available in the 1-stage vaccine process, which we are using now. Yup, imported the vaccine from China where the testing was horrible.
Nov 4, 2009 at 4:47 p.m.
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I saw the motorcade and Air Force One take off... very cool!
Nov 4, 2009 at 4:42 p.m.
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Welcome to Wisconsin Mr. President.Enjoy your stay.God Bless You Sir,First Family These United States and AMERICANS.
Nov 4, 2009 at 3:53 p.m.
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China has licenses to produce the vaccine.
Nov 4, 2009 at 1:58 p.m.
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I would have liked to as the President how china got the H1N1 vaccine? does anyway know if they manufacture that in China or did we send it over?
Nov 4, 2009 at 1:54 p.m.
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LOL@ DiGriz..........
Nov 4, 2009 at 1:18 p.m.
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The winds of change were blowing. I read it cost $2 Million each time the President visits a event. The sucker in Madison paid $2 Million dollars. Please keep Obama out of Rock County. We already have Eric Levitt spend $2 Million on a ice rink we do not want nor need.
Nov 4, 2009 at 1:11 p.m.
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Was the guy carrying a white flag?
Nov 4, 2009 at 1:02 p.m.
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Hey Obama voters: Suckers!!! That's change we can believe in!
Nov 4, 2009 at 12:33 p.m.
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I would think that Mr. Coyier ailments are a lot more serious if he is supporting the Presidents re-election.
Nov 4, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.
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"The 62-year-old Coyier says most of those protesting had voted for Obama with the hope that he would change the direction of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. "
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It's sad to see someone only 62 years old succumbing to Alzheimers and/or dementia. Very sad.
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