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GOP Convention Marchers Promote "Peaceful" Event

WGCU | By Steve Newborn
Published August 16, 2012 at 9:51 AM EDT

A massive protest bringing together thousands of people from around the country is planned for the streets of downtown Tampa during the first day of the Republican National Convention. A group of organizers met today, and Steve Newborn reports they promise the event will be peaceful.
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