New York - Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to descend on New York during next week's Republican convention to vent their anger at President George Bush over Iraq and a host of other issues.
As Bush ventures into the traditionally Democratic city to formally accept his party's nod to run for re-election against Democratic Senator John Kerry, demonstrators from across the United States will attempt to steal some of his thunder. "I hate the Republican party. They use our city for symbolic purposes and to get more votes," acclaimed novelist and longtime New York resident Paul Auster, saying he would join those taking to the streets.
Bush administration is a "disaster"
Protestors may be united against Bush but the reasons for their dislike are many. Some are upset about the war, others over Bush's perceived use of the September 11 2001 attacks for political ends.
Still others will be massing in the Big Apple, as New York is known, to speak out in favour of the environment, human rights, gay rights and a myriad of hot-button political issues.
Rallies are expected throughout the week but the main protest is set for Sunday, on the eve of the convention, with 100 000 expected to gather for a demonstration called by anti-war group United For Peace and Justice (UPJ). "Thousands of people want to protest George Bush's administration because it has been a disaster on the economic front, on the issues of foreign policy, on the environment, and so many issues," said Terry McAuliffe, national chairman of the Democratic Party.
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