Protesters Line Up Near McCain Town Hall Meeting

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=8413645&nav=menu374_2_11

Posted: June 2, 2008 04:35 PM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Protesters carrying signs denouncing Republican presidential candidate John McCain gathered outside the Ryman Auditorium where hundreds gathered to hear him.

McCain held a town hall meeting in Nashville Monday afternoon. Hundreds of people lined up outside the former home of the Grand Ole Opry to attend the free event.

Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and former Sen. Fred Thompson spoke before McCain addressed the crowd at the historic building.

More than 30 protestors denounced the Republican presidential hopeful outside the historic theater.

Several protesters said they are not happy with McCain's policies. Some, donning Bush masks, said they see little different between the president and the Arizona senator.

"McCain is just the same and I want change," said Abby Tolen, a protester. "I want us to get out of Iraq. I want to have better

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[DrDan]

1. mccain, frist, and thompson - together - scary

[babylonsister]

2. These protesters are sure to increase, I'm thinking. nt