This is going to be a quick diary entry just to let everyone know, especially those in the downtown Portland area (who can get over there quickly!) that John Edward will be appearing at the moveon.org rally in just about 25 minutes. I would have gone with an open thread post, but there isn't one right now, so...
This doesn't give me lots of time to research and link up but, if you have a chance, it would be great to get over to the South Park Blocks
Here is the notice I got from Kari at BlueOregon, that was passed on from the Edwards campaign:
As you may have heard, MoveOn.org and a coalition of progressive groups are organizing emergency rallies in hundreds of cities nationwide, calling on Congress to stand firm in response to Bush's veto.
We just found out that there's a rally planned for this evening in Portland and John Edwards has decided to attend to add his voice to the movement. Please join us tonight at 5:15 PM at Portland Peace Square (South Park Blocks) on 9th and Jefferson (in front of the Art Museum) in Portland.
Here's the description of the event from the organizer: "We will be gathering at the Park Blocks to let Bush and the world know that his veto of the Provisional Funding Bill is unacceptable to the American people."
Here are the details:
When: 5:15 PM, Wednesday, May 2
Where: 9th and Jefferson (in front of the Art Museum)
Directions: We will meet at the South Park Blocks, in front of the Art Museum. You can get there by MAX or Metro. It is in Fareless Square. Parking is very limited downtown, especially at that time of day, so we suggest you take public transportation.
We hope you will be able to join John Edwards this evening in speaking out against this war!
Time is short, but it would be great for everyone to get out and show support for those willing to stand up to the veto!