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Segami

(14,923 posts)
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 12:03 AM Jun 2015

BERNIE-MENTUM Spreads As HUGE DEMAND For Sanders Forces Nevada Event Into A BIGGER HALL


Sanders has put himself out there, and the people are responding. Bernie-mentum is real, and it’s spreading west.





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 there’s 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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BERNIE-MENTUM Spreads As HUGE DEMAND For Sanders Forces Nevada Event Into A BIGGER HALL (Original Post) Segami Jun 2015 OP
People really want to hear him. Because he is saying what people have wanted to hear for a long time sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #1
I can't wait Nite Owl Jun 2015 #4
I will bet Segami Jun 2015 #7
I have a feeling no one wants to debate Bernie. Lol! I haven't seen too much enthusiasm sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jun 2015 #21
Every running candidate Segami Jun 2015 #6
And it isn't being said just because he knows that is what they want to hear. He really means it jwirr Jun 2015 #9
Bernie is one of the very few on politics I trust completely whathehell Jun 2015 #19
+1 The truth, and it's wonderful. appalachiablue Jun 2015 #26
Bernie is being fueled by real grass roots. So much more exciting than a top-down campaign. morningfog Jun 2015 #2
I'm getting positive responses to my FB posts about his campaign. Divernan Jun 2015 #23
This is better Nite Owl Jun 2015 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jun 2015 #5
People Have Figured Out that They Have Been Screwed McKim Jun 2015 #8
Cool!!! SoapBox Jun 2015 #10
And he didn't have to hire any actors. eom Cleita Jun 2015 #11
Bernie is the real thing Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2015 #27
But David Axelrod said it's just a summer fling..... Indepatriot Jun 2015 #12
Go, Bernie! Art_from_Ark Jun 2015 #14
K&R 2banon Jun 2015 #15
: ) MoreGOPoop Jun 2015 #16
Whether he wins or no Betty Karlson Jun 2015 #17
As someone pointed out in another thread: the L.A. Times is also ignoring Bernie Sanders. C Moon Jun 2015 #18
Glad to hear that Bernie has the contigency plans set in Denver Jumpin Jack Flash Jun 2015 #20
Here's one comment following the OP forecasting massive Denver turnout. Divernan Jun 2015 #22
Fangirls? Seriously?!? Metric System Jun 2015 #25
14,000???? Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #32
I heard that one the other day Mnpaul Jun 2015 #38
K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #24
Dang it, madokie Jun 2015 #28
Never underestimate The Democrtic Party Machine. Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #33
Thats my biggest worry madokie Jun 2015 #34
HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Jun 2015 #29
What a great sign it would be if Bernie Sanders were elected. It would restore my Dark n Stormy Knight Jun 2015 #30
K&R. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #31
And... Another... WillyT Jun 2015 #35
K&R nt Zorra Jun 2015 #36
Bern baby Bern madokie Jun 2015 #37
 

Segami

(14,923 posts)
7. I will bet
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 12:26 AM
Jun 2015

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)
13. I have a feeling no one wants to debate Bernie. Lol! I haven't seen too much enthusiasm
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 01:14 AM
Jun 2015

from any of them so far!

Response to Nite Owl (Reply #4)

 

Segami

(14,923 posts)
6. Every running candidate
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 12:17 AM
Jun 2015

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)
9. And it isn't being said just because he knows that is what they want to hear. He really means it
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 12:42 AM
Jun 2015

and has for 40 years. That is what I like. Tired of politics as usual.

whathehell

(29,135 posts)
19. Bernie is one of the very few on politics I trust completely
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 10:11 AM
Jun 2015

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.

 

morningfog

(18,115 posts)
2. Bernie is being fueled by real grass roots. So much more exciting than a top-down campaign.
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 12:07 AM
Jun 2015

I like his strategy too. Start small, then there is a story when the venue changes.

Divernan

(15,480 posts)
23. I'm getting positive responses to my FB posts about his campaign.
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 03:14 PM
Jun 2015

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.

Response to Segami (Original post)

McKim

(2,412 posts)
8. People Have Figured Out that They Have Been Screwed
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 12:34 AM
Jun 2015

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.

 

Indepatriot

(1,253 posts)
12. But David Axelrod said it's just a summer fling.....
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 01:10 AM
Jun 2015

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........

 

Betty Karlson

(7,231 posts)
17. Whether he wins or no
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 02:24 AM
Jun 2015

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)
18. As someone pointed out in another thread: the L.A. Times is also ignoring Bernie Sanders.
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 02:36 AM
Jun 2015

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 this—yet. They'll do something when it gets too big to ignore.

Divernan

(15,480 posts)
22. Here's one comment following the OP forecasting massive Denver turnout.
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 03:02 PM
Jun 2015

Last edited Thu Jun 18, 2015, 06:05 PM - Edit history (1)

I have been following Bernie`s visit to Denver, and keeping track of the amount of people rsvp-ing. The rsvp counter actually stopped working 2 days ago. At roughly 5100. I was doing some calculations and at the rate these rspv`s were coming in, it looked to me and many others that it was quite feasible that at least 14 thousand would be attending! This is amazing and Colorado is a Red State! I told the folks early on at one Colorado for Bernie FB Page, that they needed a stadium! This is so exciting!


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!

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
32. 14,000????
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 05:38 PM
Jun 2015

In Colorado? Holy shit! The media will not be able to continue to ignore those kind of numbers.

Mnpaul

(3,655 posts)
38. I heard that one the other day
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 09:43 PM
Jun 2015

Bernie wouldn't do well in Vegas

I think he will do well in many places when more people hear him

madokie

(51,076 posts)
28. Dang it,
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 05:20 PM
Jun 2015

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)
33. Never underestimate The Democrtic Party Machine.
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 05:43 PM
Jun 2015

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)
34. Thats my biggest worry
Thu Jun 18, 2015, 05:46 PM
Jun 2015

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.

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