Protest bus parks outside Democrats' hotel - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

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Downtown Charlotte is abuzz with Democrats. The Indiana delegation staying at the Hampton Inn had quite a surprise waiting in the parking lot on Labor Day. A bus emblazoned with the words "Obama's failing agenda tour" was parked outside.

On the side of the bus is a list citing the eight-percent unemployment rate and the national debt, among other points of contention in the political debate.

"It says it is from Americans for Prosperity but it should actually be Americans for a destroyed economy because it was those folks who destroyed this economy," said Randy Schmidt, Fort Wayne.

"They are a non-partisan, pro-jobs growth organization out of Washington," said the bus driver, who did not want to give his name. He said it was all just a coincidence.

"We had no idea. That is up to the folks at the Hampton Inn when they booked my room. I stayed here last night. I had reservations for about two weeks," he said.

Cars parked legally in the parking lot had to moved by order of the police to allow the bus to move.

"I am wondering how many of these buses there are like that in target states," said one Democratic visitor.

"I think it's a definite taunt. He knows the people staying here are people who support President Obama and he pulls that vehicle in here with not just an anti-Obama message but an insulting condescending message. He was trying to send a message to the delegates from Indiana and we are sending one back. Goodbye, truck!" said Karen Celestino Horseman, Indianapolis.