On September 15 , 2008 , the band released a surprise digital EP , '' Rapid Response '' , in response to the violence at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul , Minnesota . The EP was made available on the Touch and Go website for a choice of prices with all proceeds going to '' Democracy Now ! '' and Food Not Bombs of St. Paul
2008 Republican National Convention
2008 Republican National Convention
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists