From People's World
by Paul S. Kazocha
WAKARUSA, Ind. – In just a few hours on Aug. 5 the Steelworkers Union organized a bus load and several cars from Gary, Ind., to take the two hour trip to this small sleepy town near Elkhart and in the middle of the Amish area also known for RV and trailer construction.
More than 1,200 people from around the area gathered to support President Barack Obama and health care reform amongst other issues.
In contrast, The Young Republicans organized a smaller effort to protest Obama and health care reform efforts.
Earlier in the week many of these same protesters tried to disrupt a forum on health care with Congressman Pete Visclosky, sponsored by the Democratic Alliance group in Chesterton, Ind. The protesters are mounting “recess rallies” nationwide targeting Democrats and the president.
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