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Dublin Tea Partier: Claudia Owen

Patch talks to area residents who attended Thursday's Tea Party rally

Name: Claudia Owen

Age: 63

Profession: Business owner

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How long have you lived in Pleasanton? I live in Dublin now, but I lived in Pleasanton for 30 years.

Why did you decide to come today? I believe in freedom for America, liberty for America and stopping Obama's regime. I'm afraid of cap-and-trade and health care is an absolute abomination.

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Most inspiring part of the day? Brian Sussman. The energy that man puts out! And all the scientific evidence in Climategate, his book. And the knowledge that people here want to save our nation. 

Do you think Obama was born in the United States? I do not think he was born in the United States. That and his Harvard education, it's all bogus.

What about the rumors that he is Muslim? I think he is a Muslim. He hasn't gone to church since he's been president.

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