In the narrow side-room downtown at Jed’s, the College Democrats gathered with some members of the Democratic Party to watch President Bush make his State of the Union speech last night.
The College Democrats were joined by Robin Weirauch (D), who is currently running for the House of Representatives. Also in attendance were Steve Chaffin, Northwest Ohio’s democratic field coordinator, and other Wood County democrats.
Not everyone there was excited to hear what the president had to say. Chaffin was leery of Bush’s message. “We know he’s going to lie tonight,” he said.
Students and other party members reacted passionately to what they were watching on the screen. Their faces intently fixed on the president’s podium; many people in the crowd reacted vocally and physically to Bush.
As he began to speak, protestors shouted back. Early in his speech Bush was talking about keeping the country safe and said, “I will do my part.” With these words the crowd broke out in laughter.
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