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McCain's Secretive Big Money San Francisco Fundraiser Draws Iraq War Activists

by Reva Patwardhan (rpatwardhan[at]peaceactionwest{dot}org)
Sen. John McCain's campaign quietly prepares a fundraiser at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco this Monday, while area activists plan to gather outside the event to collect petition signatures and hold signs calling for a responsible end to the war in Iraq.
For Immediate Release: Saturday, July 26, 2008

McCain's Secretive Big Money San Francisco Fundraiser Draws Iraq War Activists

Press Contact: Reva Patwardhan (office) 510-849-2272, ext. 112 rpatwardhan {at} peaceactionwest {dot} org

Berkeley, CA – Sen. John McCain is quietly preparing to hold a fundraiser at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco this Monday. Area activists will gather outside the event to collect petition signatures and hold signs calling for a responsible end to the war in Iraq.

What: No Soldier Left Behind will hold an action outside of Sen. McCain’s campaign fundraiser. Activists will hold colorful signs and wear campaign t-shirts. No Soldier Left Behind: Rebuild Iraq, Rebuild America is a Peace Action West campaign.

When: Activists will gather at 6:30pm on Monday, July 28 (Details on timing of McCain’s event undisclosed)

Where: At the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

"Sen. McCain is here raising money in support of an Iraq policy that will be a continuation of the president’s failed strategy," stated Jon Rainwater, Peace Action West's Executive Director. "Americans and Iraqis can't afford four more years of mistakes, so we are insisting that the next president bring a responsible end to the war in their first year."

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No Soldier Left Behind: Rebuild Iraq, Rebuild America is a grassroots campaign promoting a comprehensive plan to end the war in Iraq and improve the security and well being of Iraqis and Americans.

Peace Action West advocates for a foreign policy that embodies the best values of the American people. As a membership organization with close to 50,000 supporters, we foster broad-based civic activism to create a strong voice for peaceful and pragmatic solutions to global problems. Our activities serve as a bridge between the public and the officials who make decisions that affect the lives of millions of people. More information on the organization and its campaigns is available at http://www.peaceactionwest.org, and at Peace Action West’s blog, http://www.GroundswellOnline.org.
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