Rise of the Peaceniks

By MICHAEL LUO
New York Times

Filed 5.6.07

WASHINGTON, May 4 — Every morning, representatives from a cluster of antiwar groups gather for a conference call with Democratic leadership staff members in the House and the Senate.

Shortly after, in a cramped meeting room here, they convene for a call with organizers across the country. They hash out plans for rallies. They sketch out talking points for “rapid response” news conferences. They discuss polls they have conducted in several dozen crucial Congressional districts and states across the country.

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Photo captions & credits: "Antiwar organizations at a planning retreat Thursday in Washington, in a composite image. The discussion mirrored that of planning meetings for traditional political campaigns." By Stephen Crowley for The New York TImes