"Ritt Momney," a giant puppet of Mitt Romney, engages in a mock political debate with Vermin Supreme, a performance artist and activist, at New World Brewery in the historic Tampa neighborhood of Ybor City following the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday.
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"Ritt Momney," a giant puppet of Mitt Romney, engages in a mock political debate with Vermin Supreme, a performance artist and activist, at New World Brewery in the historic Tampa neighborhood of Ybor City following the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday.
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Protesters take to the streets for an anti-Romney protest march in Ybor City on Monday.
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Protesters take to the streets for an anti-Romney protest march in Ybor City on Monday.
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Pizza parlor patrons watch the anti-Romney protest march.
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Pizza parlor patrons watch the anti-Romney protest march.
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Members of The Autonomous Playhouse, a troupe of puppeteers, perform "Momma Nature vs. the Foreclosure Crisis," a puppet show about capitalism, foreclosures and the right to own a home, at New World Brewery.
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Members of The Autonomous Playhouse, a troupe of puppeteers, perform "Momma Nature vs. the Foreclosure Crisis," a puppet show about capitalism, foreclosures and the right to own a home, at New World Brewery.
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Nathan Pim of The Autonomous Playhouse prepares to perform "Momma Nature vs. the Foreclosure Crisis."
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Nathan Pim of The Autonomous Playhouse prepares to perform "Momma Nature vs. the Foreclosure Crisis."
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Haylee Becker of The Autonomous Playhouse played the ukulele during the performance.
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Haylee Becker of The Autonomous Playhouse played the ukulele during the performance.
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From left, Haylee Becker, Nathan Pim, Jillian Pim, Daiquiri Jones and Nikki Wright, all members of The Autonomous Playhouse, during a portrait session following a performance of "Momma Nature vs. the Foreclosure Crisis."
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From left, Haylee Becker, Nathan Pim, Jillian Pim, Daiquiri Jones and Nikki Wright, all members of The Autonomous Playhouse, during a portrait session following a performance of "Momma Nature vs. the Foreclosure Crisis."
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Kathy Morris plays the role of "Ann Momney" as she controls the hands of "Ritt Momney" while the puppet engages in a mock political debate with Vermin Supreme, not pictured, at New World Brewery.
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Kathy Morris plays the role of "Ann Momney" as she controls the hands of "Ritt Momney" while the puppet engages in a mock political debate with Vermin Supreme, not pictured, at New World Brewery.
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Police stand watch as protesters take to the streets for the anti-Romney protest march in Ybor City.
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Police stand watch as protesters take to the streets for the anti-Romney protest march in Ybor City.
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Puppeteer Nathan Pim of The Autonomous Playhouse wears a papier- mâché head ornament before embarking on the anti-Romney protest march.
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Puppeteer Nathan Pim of The Autonomous Playhouse wears a papier- mâché head ornament before embarking on the anti-Romney protest march.
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"Ritt Momney" engages in a mock political debate with Vermin Supreme, right, a performance artist and activist.
Puppets and protests —
"Ritt Momney" engages in a mock political debate with Vermin Supreme, right, a performance artist and activist.
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