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RNC Announces New Security Measures Following Violence & Vandalism
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Republican National
Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan released the following
statement today in response to attacks against Republican volunteers and
supporters, and acts of vandalism against Republican Victory centers.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080519/RNCLOGO )
"There is no place for violence, vandalism, or intimidation in politics.
As a result of violence against Republican volunteers and supporters, and acts
of vandalism against Republican Victory centers, the RNC has redirected funds
previously allocated for get-out-the-vote (GOTV) efforts -- totaling at least
two millions dollars -- for 24-hour security at volunteer centers across the
country. We are making this investment in protective security because our
staff and volunteers deserve to know they are safe as they work to elect the
next President ofthe United States.
"I am appalled that the RNC must take this action. The fraudulent
activities of ACORN combined with thuggish behavior of intimidation, violence,
and vandalism on the part of others are clear signs that our opponents don't
believe in free and fair elections.
"I am confident on Election Day that voters will reject Barack Obama's
plans to raise taxes, increase spending, and implement government-run health
care, in addition to the violent, intimidation tactics that have been adopted
by Democrat activists supporting his candidacy."
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