Cindy Sheehan Announces Her Run – Photos

From her fans at the wire services:

Cindy Sheehan is seen working on her speech prior to a news conference Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in San Francisco.

Peace activist Cindy Sheehan announces at a news conference she will run for Congress in San Francisco,

Cindy Sheehan’s foot, tattooed with the name of her fallen son Casey above the ankle, is seen Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, during a media conference in San Francisco.

Peace activist Cindy Sheehan cries while refering [sic] to her son Casey who was killed in Iraq in 2004, at a press conference where she announced she will run for Congress in San Francisco, California, August 9, 2007.

 

Peace activist Cindy Sheehan cries over a picture of her son Casey who was killed in Iraq in 2004, at a news conference where she announced she will run for Congress in San Francisco, California, August 9, 2007.

Cindy Sheehan weeps during a media conference Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in San Francisco.

Peace activist Cindy Sheehan cries while refering [sic] to her son Casey who was killed in Iraq in 2004, at a press conference where she announced she will run for Congress in San Francisco, California, August 9, 2007.

Peace activist Cindy Sheehan (R) shakes a man’s hand after holding a press conference where she announced she will run for Congress in San Francisco, California, August 9, 2007.

Peace activist Cindy Sheehan (C) holds a news conference where she announced she will run for Congress in San Francisco, California, August 9, 2007.

Yes, "authenticity matters!" Especially the ability to summon authentic tears on cue.

A skill Ms. Sheehan has demonstrated non-stop for three years.

Still, we wish her luck in her campaign against (the equally authentic) Nancy Pelosi.

And judging from the turnout for her announcement, she is going to need it.

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