Code Pink protesters hold up signs. | AP photo composite by POLITICO Code Pink gives props to town hallers

When it comes to policy, Code Pink and many of the individuals yelling at town halls across the country couldn't be more different. Code Pink is the liberal, anti-war group that garners attention through its protests, demonstrations and interruptions. And the citizens screaming at their congressmen during August town halls have primarily been conservatives angry at what they see as growing government.

But they do have one thing in common: They're both loud and disruptive. And, accordingly, Code Pink founder Medea Benjamin is patting the town hallers on the back for their protest process. We caught up with Benjamin recently, and she had some nice things to say about her political counterparts:


"I think they've been effective in making this a real national debate, and that's healthy," said Benjamin. "It has opened up the debate."

Which is not say that she unequivocally supports some of the town hall protests. Click the accompanying video for Benjamin's full take.