Reply #21: Bush Commencement Visit Draws Protests [View All]

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POSTED: 11:38 am EDT April 28, 2007
UPDATED: 7:06 pm EDT April 28, 2007

~snip~ This year, Bush made Miami-Dade one of three schools where he will deliver the commencement address. The others are St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn.

The visit to Miami-Dade is only the second time Bush has made an appearance at a community college graduation.

Bush's appearance wasn't without detractors. A spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade Police Department said 16 groups contacted police with plans for protests.

Activist groups held an "unwelcoming party" for Bush in Miami on Saturday and there are several impeachment rallies set for all over south Florida, organizers said.

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