Photos of the Bush - Sen. Talent Fundraiser, and Protest

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JUNE 28, 2006--Sen. Jim Talent (left) and President George W. Bush arrive at Lambert Field on Air Force One.
ODELL MITCHELL JR.
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JUNE 28, 2006- "This war is illegal and immoral. It needs to be stopped," said Cloy Richards,22, who drove with his younger sister, Kristine Klein,12,from Salem, Missouri, to attend the protest of President Bush. Richards has done two tours of duty in Iraq.
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JUNE 28, 2006--Protesters attempt to get their message to drivers in Clayton where President Bush was attending a fundraiser at the Ritz Carlton Hotel for Sen. Jim Talent, (R-Mo). One protestor holds a sign that reads, "2,000/plate for Talent, 5.15/hour for us."
JAMES A. FINLEY
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JUNE 28, 2006--Senator Jim Talent, left, listens as President George W. Bush addresses the crowd.
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JUNE 28, 2006--Senator Jim Talent thanks President George W. Bush for speaking during a fundraiser for Talent's campaign at the Ritz Carlton.
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President Bush , right, shakes hands with Sen. Jim Talent ( news , bio , voting record ), R-Mo., at a fundraising event in St. Louis, Mo., Wednesday, June 28, 2006. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)


U.S. President George W. Bush (R) attends fundraiser for the re-election of U.S. Senator James Talent (R-MO) at the Ritz-Carlton St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri, June 28, 2006. REUTERS/Larry Downing


Cloy Richards of Salem, Mo. holds a sign suggesting an end to the war and the return of home of fellow soldiers during a protest rally in Clayton, Mo., where President Bush was attending a fundraising dinner in support of U.S. Sen. Jim Talent, who is seeking re-election. Sen. Talent is being challenged by Missouri State Auditor Claire McCaskill,D-Mo., in what is expected to be a close race. Richards served in the war as a Marine. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)


Kelly Lachajczyk dressed in black and holding a sign identifying herself as an 'Iraqi War Widow' was one of the protesters on hand in Clayton, Mo., where President Bush was attending a fundraising rally in support of the re-election of U.S. Senator Jim Talent Wednesday, June 28, 2006. Talent is being challenged by Missouri State Auditor Claire McCaskill in a race for the senate the is expected to be close. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)


Bob Baldwin from Indianapolis flashes a peace sign from behind his golden arches protest sign during a rally in Clayton, Mo., where President Bush was attending a fundraising dinner in support of the re-election bid of U.S. Sen. Jim Talent ,R-Mo., Monday, June 28, 2006 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Talent is being challenged by Missouri State Auditor Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., in a close race for the U.S. Senate in November. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)


State Auditor Claire McCaskill, right, chats with supporter Shriley Winter, Wednesday, April 12, 2006, in Mexico, Mo. McCaskill, a Democrat, hopes to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo., in November's general election. McCaskill has toured the state's rural areas in the recreational vehicle seen in the background. (AP Photo/Kelley McCall, File)

"Although the President gives lip service to the immigration issue, he has looked the other way while our border has become Swiss cheese and employers hiring illegal immigrants have gotten a free pass. We need a Senator who will hold the Bush Administration accountable for his failure to prioritize border security and his amnesty for employers who violate the current law with no fear of the consequences." Claire McCaskill

"In the days after 9/11, this nation was united as it was after Pearl Harbor. The world bled for us and stood at our side. Our historic allies offered all possible aid. New allies in Asia and the Middle East emerged, all agreeing to support us in a war on terror. But that has changed. America was misled into a different war - not against Al-qaeda. Instead we went to war with Iraq. Their Weapons of Mass Destruction were a threat to the world. We had a plan to destroy the terrorists. We were strong. But there were no weapons of mass destruction. We did not have a plan to destroy the terrorists. We did not even have a plan to take care of Iraq. And now our strength has been compromised." Claire McCaskill

[marmar]

1. I love it. Never give the bastard a protest-free moment...

To use his own terminology: "We're gonna smoke him out."

:nopity:

[Avalux]

2. Awwww.....look how happy he is among the "have mores"

Nevermind the insignificant peasants outside. :puke:

[Squatch]

3. Did the guy holding the "Honk to end Iraq" sign have an "accident"

It looks like he got a little excited and lost bladder control. Or is that just a shadow?

[buff2]

5. He's probably a little "pissed" off.......LOL

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7. He is probably a homless man who was working for 5.15/hr.

[TheDebbieDee]

4. I love the McDubya's sign..........

Gonna try to make it part of my signature.........

[Lars39]

6. Powerful photos, especially Mr Richards.

[TheDebbieDee]

8. Tried to use McDubya's photo as my sig........

It didn't work! :(

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9. Keep trying, it has to be worth it!

[beam me up scottie]

10. This is great!

I hope Lil Boots stumps for all of the repukes.

Remember Virginia?

A vote of confidence from a drunken pResident is the kiss of death!

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11. That was what Shuster was saying today

[beam me up scottie]

12. I'm surprised they're not running away in horror.

Even the stupid ones must have some rudimentary flight instinct.

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13. Enough to make this Senate race very close.

[beam me up scottie]

14. Good luck.

Looks like you've got some great people with courage and conviction standing with you.

[seabeyond]

15. i am in love with that soldier. good for him n/t

[Hekate]

16. Cloy Richards is a brave man. Kudos to him. nt

[democrank]

17. Bush shouldn`t be in Missouri.

He should be in prison.

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18. kick!