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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 6, 2005
1:19 AM
CONTACT: ReDefeatBush 
Stephen Gaskill, 202-257-9298
Andy Solomon, 202-841-9049
 
Rally for the Republic Supporting Electoral Challenge Draws National Leaders,
Features Daylong Vigil Jan. 6
 

WASHINGTON -- January 6 -- News Advisory:

Supporters of the effort to challenge the Presidential electoral votes in Ohio and other states will hold a Rally for the Republic in advance of US Congress' joint session at which it is expected an electoral challenge to the votes will occur. Speakers at the rally at the US Capitol will include national leaders to the challenge, prominent lawmakers, and musical entertainment. At the conclusion of the rally, participants will hold a daylong vigil honoring legislators who stood their ground in support of the democratic process.

WHAT: Rally for the Republic and daylong vigil

WHEN: Today (Jan. 6) at Noon EST

WHERE: Upper Senate Park, adjacent to the US Capitol

WHO:

  • Rev. Jesse Jackson
  • Former US Representative Peter Deutsch (D-FL)
  • Rev. Bill Moss (lead plaintiff in Ohio case Moss v. Bush)
  • Peter Peckarsky (lead trial counsel, Moss v. Bush)
  • David Lytel (founder, Committee to ReDefeat the President)
  • David Cobb
  • Granny D

Entertainment includes Swing States Road Show, Yikes McGee, Jack Chernos and his Department of Justice, Sons and Daughters of Liberty Fife and Drum Corps

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