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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBERNIE-MENTUM Spreads As HUGE DEMAND For Sanders Forces Nevada Event Into A BIGGER HALL
The presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders has announced that due to high demand their upcoming events in South Carolina and Nevada were moved to larger venues. In a statement, the Sanders campaign announced the need to change venues to bigger halls:
Responding to swelling interest, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders presidential campaign moved town meetings set for this weekend to much bigger spaces in Las Vegas and Charleston, South Carolina. The campaign also made contingency plans to accommodate the thousands of people who have indicated they plan to see Sanders on Saturday in Denver.
The more people get to know about Bernie and what he stands for the more they want to be part of his political revolution, said Jeff Weaver, Sanders campaign manager. I think theres just a hunger out in the country for someone to speak to the issues that really affect the lives of middle income and working families, he added.
The events are free and open to the public, which makes turnout projections difficult to calculate precisely, but Weaver said the campaign changed the event sites in Nevada and South Carolina based on indications that much bigger crowds of people plan to attend than were initially anticipated.
Bernie Sanders is the hottest candidate in either party. His campaign has a grassroots momentum behind it that is unmatched at this time. It is unknown whether this enthusiasm will translate to votes, but Sen. Sanders has something special going. Sen. Sanders has events planned for Las Vegas, NV, Denver, CO, And Charleston, SC on Friday and Saturday. It looks like the sellout crowds that Sanders has been drawing are no fluke. Sen. Sanders seems to be well on his way to building a movement against the Koch brothers and other billionaires who are trying to buy our government.
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http://www.politicususa.com/2015/06/17/bernie-mentum-spreads-huge-demand-sanders-forces-nevada-event-bigger-hall.html
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)Nite Owl
(11,303 posts)For the debates!
Segami
(14,923 posts)that Hillary is definitely NOT eager to be getting into an open forum debate with Bernie. This is going to be a powerhouse debate on issues.
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)from any of them so far!
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Segami
(14,923 posts)would kill to have such a real, passionate response from grass roots people. It is safe to say that Bernie's crowds will continue to grow as HIS message is shared and discussed amongst people. The Bern Is Coming!
jwirr
(39,215 posts)and has for 40 years. That is what I like. Tired of politics as usual.
whathehell
(29,135 posts)It doesn't mean I will necessarily always agree with him, but I believe he is honestly motivated to work for the good of all people.
appalachiablue
(41,279 posts)morningfog
(18,115 posts)I like his strategy too. Start small, then there is a story when the venue changes.
Divernan
(15,480 posts)These are from FB friends from across the county - Washington state, California, Georgia, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Wisconsin Minnesota, Pennsylvania & Ohio.
I have been making it a point to post one positive article about Bernie every day on my FB pages, but there's so much good news, that I'm posting 2 or 3 a day.
Nite Owl
(11,303 posts)And faster than I could have imagined. It's so exciting.
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McKim
(2,412 posts)Yes, voters are waking up to having been screwed over by the democratic party's hacks. The voters have changed and this is not like it used to be. Belts have been tightened, lives have been ruined and our youth have no future unless they are from the top ten percent.
Obama taught voters that politicians lie and will say anything to get elected. Bernie is the real deal.
SoapBox
(18,791 posts)The more his message gets out, the more people are going to support him.
He makes sense!
Cleita
(75,480 posts)Rosa Luxemburg
(28,627 posts)unlike the fake hairpiece man
Indepatriot
(1,253 posts)I haven't paid that much attention to the Klown Kar, but has ANY candidate gotten this kind of response? I know there was that "mandatory attendance" charade at Liberty "University" for Terrible Ted......It seems like Sanders' message really is hitting home with folks. If he can win AND engage a couple of million of us to stay involved we just might make some real progress. Think what could get done if the House could be won as well........
Art_from_Ark
(27,247 posts)Rock on, Bernie!
Betty Karlson
(7,231 posts)He has planted his message firmly into the mainstream political discourse. I for one am forever greatful he has done so. We were PINING for someone to do that.
C Moon
(12,231 posts)And no, Bernie's growing popularity is not just a "DU bubble." I am now seeing many friends on FaceBook praising and quoting Bernie Sanders.
It's sad statement for our press, that a news outfit like the L.A. Times isn't seeing thisyet. They'll do something when it gets too big to ignore.
Jumpin Jack Flash
(242 posts)Waiting to hear where....
Divernan
(15,480 posts)Last edited Thu Jun 18, 2015, 06:05 PM - Edit history (1)
Now as to Las Vegas, several of HRC's most totally devoted fans have been unilaterally dismissing Bernie's rising poll numbers as being from his neighboring state, or a low population state. They've said we should just wait and see, Bernie would bomb in Vegas. Hah!
Be afraid of the Bern, HRC. Be very afraid!
Metric System
(6,048 posts)Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)In Colorado? Holy shit! The media will not be able to continue to ignore those kind of numbers.
Mnpaul
(3,655 posts)Bernie wouldn't do well in Vegas
I think he will do well in many places when more people hear him
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)madokie
(51,076 posts)hitting the rec button a bunch of times doesn't run the numbers up LOL
Barring some unforeseen stumble this man will be our next President.
Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)I watched from the inside what they did to Dean. These are formidable people with unlimited resources. We're seeing a very small portion of that right now as the so-called MSM continues to ignore his candidacy yet shines a spotlight on every batshit crazy Republican candidate who declares for the nomination.
madokie
(51,076 posts)I'm an original Deaniac and I remember the 'scream' real well. How made out of whole cloth that whole episode was made and how it destroyed Dean. All done by skillful take down artist. Bernie is on a different level though and I hope that he is aware of those lurking in the dark looking to take him out.
WillyT
(72,631 posts)Dark n Stormy Knight
(9,788 posts)faith in mankind!
JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)WillyT
(72,631 posts)madokie
(51,076 posts)K&R
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