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Clinton creates 'whip team' to quell anti-Obama protests (Politico)

 
Politico - In a highly unusual move, Hillary Clinton's staff is creating a "whip team" at the Denver convention to ensure that her supporters don't engage in embarassing anti-Obama demonstrations during the floor vote on her nomination, according to people familiar with the planning. (link)

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