President Obama is in Roseburg, Oregon this afternoon to meet with survivors of this week’s mass-shooting at Umpqua Community College, but not everyone is happy to see him.
Here are a few of the signs as well pics of the armed open-carry advocates who greeted the president upon his arrival:
Presidential motorcade passed people with signs welcoming Pres Obama – and others opining: "Gun Free Zones are for sitting ducks."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 9, 2015
https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/652565655921786880
Hundreds of protesters turn out to protest #Obama in Oregon #GoGolf pic.twitter.com/muRJaRESeg
— Jim Hoft (@gatewaypundit) October 9, 2015
Hundreds protest Obama's arrival in Roseburg. Some plan to turn their backs to him if he drives by. #UCCShooting pic.twitter.com/LTNa8Sf72y
— Kaitlyn Bolduc (@PDXKaitlyn) October 9, 2015
Lots of open carrying here, against Obama, & for a certain way of life. Second amendment, law abiding/God fearing pic.twitter.com/0UfpxuYnqI
— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) October 9, 2015
. @POTUS says #roseburg trip about condolences — protesters disagree- : "go golf" and "Obama go home" #LiveOnk2 pic.twitter.com/bjb110tiMe
— Emily Sinovic (@EmilySinovic) October 9, 2015
“OBAMA GO HOME.” President Blasted By Pro-Gun Protesters During Roseburg Visit http://t.co/rnSXXRcxKf pic.twitter.com/g2V0472BdU
— Bearing Arms (@BearingArmsCom) October 9, 2015
Crowd tripled in size within hour at #Roseburg airport — backing sheriff, slamming @POTUS #liveonk2 #UCCShooting pic.twitter.com/9cYroy7bXi
— Emily Sinovic (@EmilySinovic) October 9, 2015
And after the president is done in Oregon, he’s off to raise money and … wait for it … a golf vacation:
From consoling to fundraising in 24 hrs. https://t.co/ZeyYPO5rVn
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) October 9, 2015
From OR, Pres heads to WA for Dem fundraisers, including one for re-election of Sen. Patty Murray. Then to SF for another fundraiser today.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 9, 2015
Pres Obama leaves the WH this morning on a 4 day fundraising and holiday weekend golf trip to WA and CA. Stops in Roseburg, OR on way west.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 9, 2015
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