GOP Builds War Room to Battle Democrats at Denver Convention

DENVER — Matt Sorensen and Kim Crane journeyed about eight hours from Salt Lake City to show their support for Republican John McCain at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Since Saturday, they have been walking around with signs praising McCain’s experience and leadership and ones disparaging Barack Obama. One of the ones most often flashed about reads: “NObama.” “We’re showing the people of Colorado and America that not all young people suppport Obama,” Sorensen, who is 25, said. “It’s a great place to be to show the enthusiasm of the Republican Party over here,” Crane said. Sorensen and Crane are among the more than 50 volunteers working at the 24-hour GOP media center less than a mile from the convention hall. Some of the volunteers have come as far away as Dallas, Nebraska and North Carolina, officials said. About two dozen staffers work the “war room,” which is located in a two-story office building, ... (link)