Photo: #While the Republican National Convention began on Monday, Sept. 1, inside the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., outside police surrounded dozens of people along the Mississippi River. One protestor talks about his motivation.

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The city of St. Paul hosts the 2008 Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center Sept. 1-4. The effects of the gathering are far-reaching and widespread.

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Republican National Convention

One protester's motivation

September 1, 2008

St. Paul, Minn. — While the Republican National Convention began on Monday, Sept. 1, inside the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., outside police surrounded dozens of people along the Mississippi River. One of the protestors at Monday's events talks about his motivation.

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