People had to sign Pledge to get into Bush Event

There have been various stories over recent months of people being ejected from Bush rallies for wearing anti-Bush t-shirts and stuff of that sort, with the rationale often being a rather improbable concern for security. But this Dick Cheney speech in New Mexico seems to be the first instance where would-be attendees were compelled to pledge personal fealty to President Bush in order to get in the front door. According to this Associated Press story , certain members of the public were required to sign a pledge to endorse President Bush in order to get tickets. The plan was to limit the tickets "to people with a record of supporting the GOP-- or to others willing to sign a statement saying they support President Bush's re-election." [more]

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