President Obama was heckled during a speech in Syracuse, N.Y., this evening, and the heckler reportedly had tweeted her plans earlier in the day.
President Obama interrupted by hecklers in Syracuse. Two women were escorted out, pool says one carried "Free Bradley Manning" sign
— Steve Brusk (@stevebruskNews) August 22, 2013
Just watched a heckler get booed into oblivion during the President's address in Syracuse. Standup comedians nationwide tremble with envy.
— Troy Andrew (@pPp_288) August 22, 2013
"We're okay, hold on a minute Syracuse" President tries to regain attention of crowd after heckler interrupts speech #ObamaInCNY
— Dora Scheidlinger (@dorasnews) August 22, 2013
The President is heckled by someone who wants Bradley Manning freed. #ObamaInCNY pic.twitter.com/dF3H5jft2w
— Michael Benny (@MichaelBenny) August 22, 2013
Welcome to Syracuse @BarackObama – can you please end the dirty, illegal drone wars against the people of the Middle East? #NoDrones
— Ursula Rozum ? (@UrsulaRozum) August 22, 2013
With @syracuse_peace council preparing to ask @BarackObama to Free #Manning pic.twitter.com/xG00uLvGDP
— Ursula Rozum ? (@UrsulaRozum) August 22, 2013
Waiting in line w/ Amelia from @syracuse_peace council pic.twitter.com/Mxs2Lt4xiI
— Ursula Rozum ? (@UrsulaRozum) August 22, 2013
The president declared her one of the more “polite” hecklers he’s encountered.
President calls heckler polite as far as hecklers go. "This is what America's all about" #ObamaINCNY #toughcrowd
— Dora Scheidlinger (@dorasnews) August 22, 2013
Though briefly interrupted by a heckler, Pres Obama defended her: "As hecklers go, that young lady was very polite."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 22, 2013
@markknoller have you considered tracking the number of hecklers at each speech
— Doug Egbert ????????? (@ppride1) August 22, 2013
@ppride1 Don't get me started.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 22, 2013
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