Harris/Walz appear in Eau Claire...

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watch:

x.com/gspphoto/status/1821206812672020741

Sabrina Rodríguez @sabrod123 29m
Three hours until Harris and Walz are set to appear in Eau Claire and this is the line of cars to get to the rally…

1.5 miles away.



Aaron Parnas @AaronParnas · 23m
One day after Kamala Harris had a packed house in Philadelphia, she is following it up with another packed house in Wisconsin. Folks, a movement is brewing.

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

Mark Meredith @markpmeredith
Happening now: The crowd continues to grow in Eau Claire, WI where VP Harris / Gov. Walz will speak this afternoon. I’ve noticed a ton of Kamala shirts, hats - stuff I had not seen at previous Biden events. Voters told us they are feeling much more energized in the last few weeks




x.com/DannySpewak/status/1821229759134945633

watch (Harris/Walz appearing at any time):

PBS (LIVE, but you can rewind for earlier speakers) :

[ibegurpard]

1. I don't like outdoor rallies

Too difficult to secure.
Eau Claire is fairly large town. And Democratic leaning. Were there no indoor facilities available that were large enough?

[sheshe2]

11. Yesterday I read...

Yesterday I read something about them receiving 46K requests for tickets and had to look for a larger venue. Not sure where l saw it though.

[getagrip_already]

55. It was posted on du..

Someone posted they saw a josh marshall posting about it. Cant confirm the josh marshall part though.

[Ocelot II]

29. I don't think there's an indoor venue in Eau Claire that's big enough for this crowd.

The University of Wisconsin has a branch there, but none of its athletic facilities are nearly large enough.

[Liberal In Texas]

33. I really wish that they not do outdoor rallies.

There's already been one outdoor rally assassination attempt showing the Secret Service can't protect the candidates adequately enough in that venue.

I'm old enough to remember how the loss of Bobby Kennedy spun our whole society and government in a different direction. We don't need this again.

[sybylla]

36. Nope. But they are in a safe venue.

The land surrounding the venue is flat for quite a distance and planted with crops. No high places nearby.

They could have had a bigger crowd, but I expect they are keeping it to 30K for crowd management and VIP safety.

[Bucky]

2. Fantastic! I hope the Secret Service is on their game

Seriously, Trump is playing hard to the nuts who lurk and pack heat among us

[servermsh]

3. Thank goodness the weather looks nice for those folks

Any idea what location the rally is at?

[sybylla]

37. It is glorious for an outdoor event. We had 90 last weekend but 75-ish today

It is at an outdoor venue for a music festival. Apparently traffic control sucks. They would have done better to have parking spaces and Eau Claire Metro busing people into the venue.

[sheshe2]

4. Every time I see something like this...

The past couple of days, every time I see something like this, I tear up a bit. They, Biden, Harris, Walz and great American like the ones shown here have given me a renewed hope in America and our Democracy.

They make me proud and they are bringing back the joy.

[ZonkerHarris]

6. I had tears too. We might just save this country after all.

[sheshe2]

13. Yup, we might just do that.

[mtngirl47]

41. Something about the line of cars and I'm crying

I think it is relief---there really are more of us than them!

[AZ8theist]

45. They interviewed a lady sitting in that traffic jam.....

...and she said she was HAPPY to get stuck in that line of cars.
First time in MY LIFE I've heard someone express happiness stuck in a traffic jam!

[slightlv]

50. I will admit

this is the first I've felt a ray of hope of winning this election for a long time. This is so overwhelming, I don't think Old Don can even cheat his way into an office again. It'd be too obvious to everyone in the country.

[Bird Lady]

64. I didn't know this was happening.

I quit watching what passes for news these days.
I feel we are in a hopeful mode and wish the orange dictator stays
in long enough to see his utter and total humiliation.
I'm going to see if I can join the party. (I don't mean political party)
I am a life long Democrat and I vote straight ticket.

[ZonkerHarris]

5. That is so exciting. It gave me chills.

[consider_this]

7. and no insane costumes?

...oh wait - this is OUR team now. Sane folks!

[SilverDawg]

30. I believe those ridiculous costumes

that dishonor our flag are a subconscious attempt to appear “patriotic” because deep down in their hearts, they HATE America and every good thing it stands for.

[AZ8theist]

44. I don't believe the maggots hate America, per se.....

...but they sure as shit hate certain AMERICANS ...

[LastDemocratInSC]

57. They love the symbols but hate what the symbols represent.

[ismnotwasm]

8. Holy shit

Impressive

[consider_this]

9. I read their RSVP for Detroit numbers...

were so far over expectation, they were trying to find a larger venue. Read that here yesterday - (sorry did not save the link that post)

Real AMERICA is turning out!

[MagickMuffin]

10. And on a Wednesday no less

Quite impressive

[Amaryllis]

12. WHat time is event today?

[birdographer]

23. They are supposed to get there at noon CT

and speak around 1:20 CT. Then off to Detroit, also today.

Personally, given the outdoor venue in Wisconsin, I will be very glad when the day ends and they are safe!

[bigtree]

26. I'm seeing 1:30 I think et

[Sogo]

34. Has it started?

I'm not getting anything on this but a timer in the corner.

[bigtree]

40. looks like it was set back to 2:15

[bigtree]

53. showing 15 more minutes

x.com/riotwomennn/status/1821246021470711900


Vice President & 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks w a group of young girls upon arrival at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, August 7, 2024.

[Gaytano70]

43. 1:30 is the current timer set.

[bigtree]

61. PBS has the rally from the beginning..

...live, but you can rewind for the earlier speakers:

[wryter2000]

14. I hope everyone can get in

They need to start planning overflow areas where people can watch via video

[Ananda62]

15. I'm worried

I signed up for the Las Vegas rally this Saturday. The location is TBD. However, with the Vegas heat and crappy traffic, I might have to watch it online instead. I can’t imagine standing in 100+ degree for 2-3 hrs!

[hibbing]

16. And even with all that congestion, people will be happy n/t

[Johnny2X2X]

17. There's something happening here

You can feel it. It's what we saw with Obama, people are struck with a sense of energy that they haven't felty in a long time.

[sheshe2]

49. Yes yes yes!

I felt it with Obama as well and to hell with the polls, I knew he was going to win. I felt in my bones and I truly felt it in my heart. I am finally feeling it again these past two weeks.

[wordstroken]

65. Yep, same joyful vibe as the Obama rally in Ybor City, early 2008.

Crowd size then was 10,000, and the enthusiasm and love was palpable. Obama even shook my hand — and I haven’t washed since.

Still have Obama 2008 and 2012 memorabilia, including his signed books, and my fave — a bright blue apron with “Fired Up and Ready to Grill” on it.

Gotta say, I’m getting a good start with HARRIS WALZ 2024!! keepsakes. This time the energy, electricity — and hope — far surpass anything I’ve seen in my lifetime.

WHEN WE FIGHT, WE WIN!!!

[electric_blue68]

18. Thanks for these great photos, and vids! Exciting!

[progressoid]

19. Uh.....holy shit!

[Nevilledog]

20. Meanwhile, at JD Vance's appearance in Michigan today

Link to tweet

[et tu]

25. and most are

probably reporters+ crew and ss. lol

[sybylla]

38. The Vance event in Eau Claire is a joke.

He's inside a manufacturer's building. Probably going to force the workforce to be a crowd for him.

[Bundbuster]

22. Love vs Hate, Compassion vs Cruelty

[NoMoreRepugs]

24. I could not stop laughing at the 'crowd' for JD Vance - now that's some star power - NOT.

[FailureToCommunicate]

27. The cars are nicer here, but this traffic kinda reminds me of another joyous gathering...

from 1969...

[julmur]

28. Milwaukee Irish

Weather is pleasant in Wisconsin today, sunny & 70’s. So wonderful to see such crowds of normal people, no one wearing tacky flag clothing or nazi gear 😎😎

[joshcryer]

31. Thank you for the link bigtree! I'm excited!

[bigtree]

62. here's PBS's from the beginning of the rally

[bluboid]

32. wow -

sitting here with tears flooding out of my eyes... amazing, what a lifetime we're living thru...

[consider_this]

35. C'mon people, get together:

[indigoth]

39. Having lived in Eau claire

For something like 20 years, there is no indoor venue there that’ll hold that many people, there. I don’t specifically recognize “this” location, but it might be the airport.

[gademocrat7]

42. A blue wave is coming

People are excited and positive. When we fight we win!

[LilElf70]

46. The blue wave IS HERE

I'm pumped up about it. I can't wait to kick Donny's ass AGAIN

[Roc2020]

48. oh my!

Alrighty then!!

[dalton99a]

51. Kick

[Blue Owl]

52. Hey Donny -- suck it loser

[patphil]

54. The traffic reminds me of Woodstock.

[getagrip_already]

56. I spent a year in eau claire one month back in the early 80's

I was getting trained at the cray plant on one of their fancy new wiz bang speed daemons.

I enjoyed it. Nice place, friendly people, paint dried slowly, but well.

Wicked fast cheese curds and cold lager in cans.

Whats to hate?

[Hamlette]

58. anyone close enough to any of a Harris/Walz rally, GO! It drives Trump crazy and he used it to support the big lie.

Remember him saying "there is no way I lost, Biden didn't have as many people at his rallies as I did."

Of course that is because we are not in a cult but, he can't say that this year and it might be more difficult for him to convince his minions he won if our crowds are bigger than his.

(Ok, yes, I hate myself. Just listen to me. I'm willing to pay his petty stupid games. Actually, I'm willing to play the Lincoln Project games. When he goes crazy, he sounds crazy and he's going to have to spend more time on the road at rallies which means more opportunity to get the media talking about what he's saying. I'm so scared I'm willing to try anything).

[Hamlette]

59. If you are close enough, go to a Harris/Walz rally. It will drive Trump crazy if our crowds are bigger than his.

Remember him saying "there is no way I lost, Biden didn't have as many people at his rallies as I did."

Of course that is because we are not in a cult but, he can't say that this year and it might be more difficult for him to convince his minions he won if our crowds are bigger than his.

(Ok, yes, I hate myself. Just listen to me. I'm willing to pay his petty stupid games. Actually, I'm willing to play the Lincoln Project games. When he goes crazy, he sounds crazy and he's going to have to spend more time on the road at rallies which means more opportunity to get the media talking about what he's saying. I'm so scared I'm willing to try anything).

[bigtree]

60. Bon Iver performing earlier

...performing "The Battle Cry of Freedom"

Link to tweet

[bigtree]

63. Tim up right now!

[Zoomie1986]

66. At this rate, she may need Michigan Stadium

For her next visit to that state.