Democrats who backed wiretaps turn away Democratic bloggers from AT&T fundraiser

[babsbunny]

http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Conservative_Democrats_who_backed_wiretaps_turn_0826.html

Diane Sweet
Published: Tuesday August 26, 2008


AT&T security suggest bloggers talk to police
Moderate Democrats are turning away Democrats, even those with press passes.

On Monday night, AT&T held a 'Blue Dog' fundraiser for the group of congressional Democrats who endorsed the recent bill that gave immunity to telecoms for President Bush's warrantless wiretapping program.

The affair was held at Mile High Station, which is one of the closest buildings to Invesco field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado where the Democratic National Convention is being held.

While delegates came in and out of the party, it wasn't as easy for approved Democratic bloggers and reporters. Amy Goodman of DemocracyNow, Jane Hamsher of Firedoglake and Glenn Greenwald of Salon.com were ushered away by event security. All three had valid press passes to cover the Democratic National Convention.

As they tried to enter the event, security guards curtly refused to permit them to enter, and ordered them away from the entrance, giving few details.

[FLAprogressive]

1. down with the Blue Dogs (n/t)

[mod mom]

2. I watched the video of Amy over at DU's video forum. The sooner we get rid of the corporate Dems

the better this country will be-imho.

[grannie4peace]

3. i think obama will deal with them when he gets in office

[midnight]

4. oops.

[mmonk]

5. Fascism is not open to critical analysis.