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http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/280690-sanders-fans-plan-rallies-near-dem-conventionBernie Sanderss supporters have secured permits for four demonstrations near Julys Democratic National Convention, according to a new report.
The events will rally support for Sanderss message while Democrats select their presidential nominee in Philadelphia, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal on Friday reported that one permit authorizes an event consisting of four days of all-day rallies at FDR Park.
Philadelphia expects at least 30,000 participants; organizers are hoping the turnout is even higher. The park is located close to the Wells Fargo Center, putting it in close proximity to the conventions epicenter.
The Wall Street Journal said that the other three events are scheduled for Thomas Paine Plaza, which is located a few miles from the conventions venue. Philadelphia expects around 2,000 to 3,000 fans demonstrating for the independent Vermont senator at those events.
The whole Bernie movement is an ideology, said Steve Okan Layne, who is helping organize one of the rallies. "If Bernie wins the nomination, wins the presidency, that would be amazing."
Nevadas Democratic convention burst into chaos last weekend when Sanders supporters loudly protested the results and booed Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.).
The Nevada State Democratic Party on Monday warned that Sanderss backers may instigate actual violence the Democratic National Convention this summer.
Bill Taylor, another organizer for Julys events in Philadelphia, on Friday said that planners are working closely with the city to prevent similar disruptions.
We are marching, he said. "If youre planning on coming here with violence in mind, we dont want you.
The Wall Street Journal on Friday reported that all four events are independent of Sanderss presidential campaign.
Sanders has repeatedly vowed he will fight Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential front-runner, every step until Julys convention.
Clinton leads Sanders in total delegates nationwide, having 2,293 to his 1,533, including the unbound superdelegates who vote at the convention. That leaves her needing just 89 more to clinch the nomination with 2,382 delegates.
lewebley3
(3,412 posts)a terrible leader: I think the Sanders people are getting their money
from the GOP.
Koinos
(2,792 posts)It would be nice to know. Koch brothers maybe? I see the Tea Party underwriters at work again.
lewebley3
(3,412 posts)Koinos
(2,792 posts)lewebley3
(3,412 posts)be dangerous with white supremacist and NRA. I would stay away from
that convention if I were a GOP person they might get caught in the
cross fire.
Koinos
(2,792 posts)Hope the cameras catch the same faces in both cities.
lewebley3
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Koinos
(2,792 posts)riversedge
(70,195 posts)skylucy
(3,739 posts)Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)How could he rent such a big places for a rally when his money is fading to nothing..to even do California.....who is paying for it...surely not 27 dollars Tea Party ???
Koinos
(2,792 posts)The participants, who will be bused in from undisclosed locations, will swap their tea bag hats for Bernie shirts and signs.
ETA: Paid Koch disrupters.
Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)Koinos
(2,792 posts)That's a future I could live without -- literally.
Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)Koinos
(2,792 posts)This will cost the city of Philadelphia a ton of money. Police presence to keep order will be just one of the expenses.
Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)Koinos
(2,792 posts)Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)Iliyah
(25,111 posts)beachbumbob
(9,263 posts)Even if he wants to....he created an angry mob and good chance there will be fatalities...Blood on bernies hands and his supporters...Welcome to the monster ball...will be carried 24/7 on cable
Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)beachbumbob
(9,263 posts)2016 will end up being a terrible year for America....celebrated by the fringe left wing and anarchists.....I don't have faith in sanders to do what is needed. He is all about ego now
skylucy
(3,739 posts)This is not good news. I fear the bounce and good coverage that the Dem Party and our nominee Hillary could get from the convention will be severely compromised by this. This is the worse case scenario. Maybe someone can "talk me down" from how I feel.
On a happier note-- HEY Iamaartist-Your Beatles painting is cool!
HILLARY 2016! SANDERS NEVER! BEATLES 4 EVER!
I saw The Who in Oakland last night. They put on a very good show and their voices are still great. Townsend's birthday was yesterday...He is 71. Nice to know someone can still be totally cool at that age!
Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)HILLARY 2016! SANDERS NEVER! BEATLES 4 EVER! cute.....cool the Who great, wow 71 and still can rock better then rockers now ......
Its really scary what is going on....
johnp3907
(3,730 posts)It's a recording of the show I saw in March in Pittsburgh. I bought it off thier website. Maybe they'll put your Oakland show up.
liberal N proud
(60,334 posts)I prefer to make history by electing the first woman President. Just has we made history 8 years ago.
Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)There is know question who is better,only her for our country .....
FloridaBlues
(4,008 posts)Unless they want jail time.
MattP
(3,304 posts)Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)GOTV, changing the 66% of the non voters into voters.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)... just think of all the positive things that could be accomplished.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...I can suggest many if the "bad neighborhoods" that Back Bench Bernie alluded to in his statement justifying the thuggish behavior of his NV Shelford like fans!
PEACE!