A good deal of our coverage of the Showdown in Chicago has focused on the folks behind the microphones -- nation figures like Dick Durbin, Anna Burger, Richard Trumka, Andy Stern, and Sheila Bair, as well as local leaders such as Tom Balanoff, Rev. Tony Pierce, and Denise Dixon. Now that the actions have all come to an end, what about the everyday folks on the ground? The ones who traveled from Iowa or New York or Springfield or the South Side to make their voice heard. The following video gives a sense of why they came to Chicago and what they've been saying over the past three days:
If you're just learning about the Showdown, you can find all of our coverage -- including lots and lots of video -- here.
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dawnhill (not verified) on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 18:24
Clearly, the bankers are a problem. So why are you supporting one for US Senate?
Cheryle Jackson is the true representative of the people!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWb_bFKgd3E
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