Signs of protest and support for Obama in San Antonio

01/24

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Supporters of President Obama arrive for a campaign fundraiser luncheon at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Over 150 supporters arrived from the Rio Grande Valley to attend the luncheon that was attended by 1,200.

02/24

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A Centro San Antonio worker removes anti-Obama signs from a street light post in front of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. President Obama had a campaign fundraiser luncheon with 1,200 supporters later in the day.

03/24

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Supporters of President Obama arrive for the fundraiser luncheon at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Over 150 supporters arrived from the Rio Grande Valley to attend the luncheon that was attended by 1,200.

04/24

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Supporters of President Obama arrive for the fundraiser luncheon at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The placard translates to "Our Voice.:.

05/24

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A woman from "We Are Change" protests in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a campaign fundraiser luncheon.

06/24

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A supporter and a detractor of Pres. Obama debate in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

07/24

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A man protests in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

08/24

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Veterans from the Last Patrol, a veterans' group, protest at a fundraiser for Pres. Obama. The veteran's are protesting Obama's failed promise for a VA hospital in the Texas Rio Grande Valley.

09/24

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People from "We Are Change" protest in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

10/24

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Megan Moran, a supporter of President Obama, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center where Pres. Obama was holding a fundraiser luncheon.

11/24

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Catholics protest in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

12/24

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A man from "We Are Change" protests in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

13/24

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A woman protests in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

14/24

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A supporter of President Obama at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center where Pres. Obama was holding a fundraiser luncheon.

15/24

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A supporter of President Obama at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center where Pres. Obama was holding a fundraiser luncheon.

16/24

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People from "We Are Change" protest in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

17/24

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People from "We Are Change" protest in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

18/24

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People from "We Are Change" protest in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

19/24

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People from "We Are Change" protest in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

20/24

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People from "We Are Change" protest in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

21/24

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People from "We Are Change" protest in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

22/24

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Women from "We Are Change" protest in front of the Convention Center where Pres. Obama was having a fundraiser luncheon.

23/24

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Supporters of President Obama at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center where Pres. Obama was holding a fundraiser luncheon.

24/24

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Protesters from the Last Patrol, a veterans' group, arrive to protest at a fundraiser for Pres. Obama. The veteran's were protesting Obama's failed promise for a VA hospital in the Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Report current story

Protesters and supporters converge on the Convention Center in San Antonio where Pres. Barack Obama held a fundraiser luncheon. He entered through an underground garage out of the public view. People waited patiently, but he did not appear outside.

President Obama arrives in San Antonio, Texas for a fundraiser at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Over 1,200 supporters attend, including Mayor Julián Castro, U.S. Rep. Charlie Gonzalez and actress Eva Longoria. Pres. Obama is expected to raise over $4,000.000.00 at 2 luncheons in San Antonio.

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Additional info from:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/article/Obama-visiting-donors-in-S-A-today-3711246.php

After addressing South Texas campaign donors at the Convention Center at 12 p.m., he will join a small gathering of big-dollar backers at the Dominion home of attorney Mikal Watts.

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Centro San Antonio:

Centro San Antonio helps accommodate downtown's growing residential population, enhance its office and retail market, and position downtown as a premier convention and visitor destination through the efforts of the Public Improvement District.

http://downtownsanantonio.org/centro

Protesters:

We Are Change is a nonpartisan, independent media organization comprised of individuals and groups working to expose corruption worldwide. We are made up of independent journalists, concerned citizens, activists, and anyone who wants to shape the direction our world is going in. We seek to expose the lies of governments and the corporate elite who constantly trash our humanity. By asking the hard questions the mainstream media refuses to ask, we shine a little more light on truth. Furthermore, we seek to connect, educate, and motivate those who are interested in alerting the public to the pertinent issues that are affecting our lives each and every day. Our goal is to create a community of truth-seekers and peacemakers who share a commitment to nonviolent action. We Are Change is not so much an individual or group, but an idea, an idea that “We the People” are the change we wish to see in this world. Together, as residents of this planet, we can push back against those who wish to dominate our lives and begin to restore liberty to all.

http://wearechange.org

San Antonio Truth is the San Antonio Chapter of We Are Change. There are over 200 local chapters of We Are Change in the United States.

http://www.sanantoniotruth.org/

Texas Last Patrol & Veteran's Alliance:

“President Obama promised to build a VA hospital in the Rio Grande Valley when he was campaigning for president in 2008. He came down to Brownsville and told us he supported this effort. He has not delivered on this promise and we need to remind his Cabinet members of that,” said Vasquez.
Veterans groups in the Valley, such as America’s Last Patrol and the Veterans Alliance, have been campaigning for years to get a VA hospital built in the region. They point to the fact that over 100,000 veterans live in the region. The nearest VA hospital to the Valley is the Audie Murphy facility in north San Antonio. It can take Valley veterans five hours to drive there.