thousands to come out. mainly liberals and progressives. they are here for four hours of speeches, music and poetry the main event is just getting underway now at the steps of the lincoln memorial. this is to compete with tea party rallies and the glenn beck rally a month ago. the focus is on job, justice and education. and to get liberals and progressives fired up for the mid term elections and encourage hem to vote. in the crowd today environmentalist groups, religious, civil rights, union, gay organizations, women s groups and others. the head of the naacp says this is not an alternative to the tea party but an antidote. some vented political s, others stressed unity. we are all working for the same purpose, the same mission it doesn t matter what side you are everybody s side wants jobs, health care. it is just a way of doing