This year’s Politifest saw a smaller crowd than 2011 as people came to partake in some local political activity. The event, which ran Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2:30 a.m., showcased dozens of booths at the Ingram Plaza in Liberty Station, as well as debates between mayoral candidates Bob Filner and Carl Demaio, and also candidates for the San Diego Unified School District board.
While I missed the mayoral debate, Frank Gormlie reports that Demaio presented himself “as crazed as he ever was.” Gormlie says the quote of the day came from Filner: “Reform that Carl wants is real estate for Manchester.”
In addition to Gormlie, the San Diego Free Press booth was manned by Doug Porter, Patty Jones and myself. We sold several t-shirts and would like to thank all those who stopped by and showed their support for us. We couldn’t do this without you!
For a complete list of the local non-profit booths in attendance, click here.
All photos by Annie Lane.
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The wonders of the Children's Museum. Sometimes it looked like the parents were just as intrigued. -
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Brittany Bailey working the table for Congressional candidate Scott Peters. -
OB Rag and San Diego Free Press t-shirts, as well as one with a fabulous FDR quote! -
The one and only Frank Gormlie. Photo by Annie Lane -
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Some candidates for the San Diego Unified School District board debate settle in for a debate. -
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Pam Page of Money Out of Politics San Diego, a group that's working to encourage
City Council to pass a resolution in support of amending the constitution to reverse Citizens United. -
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Simon the crocodile. Once illegally owned, he now resides at SeaWorld and is used in educational programs. -
Robert Amador, who is in the race for Superior Court Judge in San Diego, poses with his family. -
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Great to see so many people passionate about their community and country.