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Aug 25, 2008 10:50 pm US/Mountain

Anti-Immigrant Rally Fizzles As DNC Opens

 Section: Democratic National Convention Section

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DENVER (AP) ― It doesn't appear immigration will be headlining either presidential convention, and the border security issue barely drew a crowd to an anti-illegal immigration rally in Denver aimed at keeping immigration before politicians.

A rally by the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps featuring Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr drew just a few dozen people.

The rally was more of a picnic. Even some counter-protesters shouting obscenities at the activists failed to stir much emotion.

The anti-illegal immigration activists concede that the topic has fallen off the political radar this summer amid economic concerns and energy worries.

They contend Barack Obama and John McCain are afraid to bring up the subject because they're both seeking Hispanic votes.

Additional Resources • For complete coverage of the planning for the 2008 Democratic convention in Denver, as well as information about how to volunteer and for a list of helpful links, visit the Democratic National Convention section.


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