Went to Bernie's rally in Asheville NC yesterday

[G_j]

Overflow crowd. Bernie went outside in the parking lot first to address those who couldn’t get in.
His speech inside was inspired and powerful. We all baked in the hot sun together. Everything about it, including the sweat, was authentic. The crowd was a joy.
Bernie was right on the mark on every subject he touched on. Being from the NE, I’ve been familiar with Sanders long before he decided to run for president. He’s for real.
I will, of course, support whatever Democratic candidate is chosen! We have excellent candidates to choose from!

But I personally feel the whole planet would be best off with Bernie as president.

So sue me!!! lol

Edit to add: https://www.bpr.org/post/bernie-draws-music-festival-sized-crowd-asheville-campaign-event#stream/0

[CentralMass]

1. Thank you for the report out and I agree with you.

[BannonsLiver]

2. So you say the world would be "best off" with Bernie as president.

But you apparently have Warren as your top choice? So you’re really a Bernie supporter?

[katmondoo]

3. Not my opinion of Bernie, I like Warren and Biden

Do not trust Bernie

[NurseJackie]

13. Neither do I.

[G_j]

28. I love Warren

and trust her also

[G_j]

5. Second choice really

but I try to give her a boost whenever possible.
Plus this is DU. As far as I can remember, this is the first time I’ve mentioned my priorities here. I’ve changed it now to reflect my post.

[BannonsLiver]

7. So Sanders is your first choice then. Got it.

[jalan48]

4. +1

This is what we need in a candidate if we are going to win. "His speech inside was inspired and powerful."

[Wellstone ruled]

6. Way it appears is,

despite what the Pundit Class in DC and NYC are crowing about. The opposite is happening. Our Nation wants change in a big way and it appears no matter who is doing a rally,massive crowds are showing up and they are not just Dems out there supporting there Candidate.

As with Bush and Reagan,the Natives are restless and want a real President.

[UniteFightBack]

9. Yes they do and the polls are reflecting that. nt

[Wellstone ruled]

10. Waiting for the Pollster's

to get their crap together and ask closed end questions instead of multiple guess . Or the worst are those two or three statement questions.

But,polls are designed to favor who ever paid for them.

[Turin_C3PO]

8. I have my issues with Sanders.

But I’d crawl over glass to vote for him over Trump.

[Skittles]

11. I can't stand him

but I would vote for a ham sandwich over Trump

[Turin_C3PO]

12. Exactly!

[Chin music]

14. Glad you guys got outside. It's fun to be with people who think

passionately, and in unison. "Whenever one or more of us are gathered in their name....there is love." Campy, but true. And you KNOW what I'm saying after your description above. Hugely rewarding. I applaud you getting out! Going to speeches, and rallies, and marches and protests ESPECIALLY in the good old summertime just feels right.
"Just'us (justice) Marches" where ALL topics and grievances can be aired, and tackled head on, while we all catch a few rays, and show each other some love and support. WITHOUT a phone or computer screen as an intermediary. Marching like we're French. And marching bc we need the exercise, and don't fear anything in our platform. Democratic Platform ideas make life easier and better for all of us, so we can engage in some prosperity without agitation from the 1%. It lifts ALL of us. Even the 1%. We have such cool and loving ideas. Honestly. Democrats are some big brained, extra cool people. We OUTNUMBER them. 2 to 1.
Days like you describe, remind me of outdoor concerts, and sitting in the grass.
Leaves are out, and the grass is so green. Global Warming could take that comfort away in our lifetimes. That's no joke...folks. NOW, is when we can go outside and love and enjoy the Earth, that has given us everything, and co-mingle with the 2/3rds PLUS of sane people and enjoy some satisfying emotional symbiosis. It's quite exhilarating.
Re-sets my psyche every time. Erases fear for a while.
I wouldn't choose Bernie (yet) unless he wins the primary, but I'm so glad Democrats Party Planks and Platform is being spoken OUT loud, in a venue and forum, that restores humanity in all of us. Namely by being together. Without computers between us.

[G_j]

20. very nicely said

Unity is the way to a better future. We can be proud of our fine field of candidates. This means REAL issues are being aired and discussed. A great start!

[Chin music]

22. Thank you.

Coffee and Saturdays. Heh heh.

[Martin Eden]

15. If I moved to the Southeast, Asheville would be my first choice

I love the mountains and waterfalls of western North Carolina, and have traveled there many times from my home in Chicagoland to go hiking.

I supported Bernie in 2016 and would vote for him or Biden or any other Dem in a heartbeat over Trump or anybody the Rethugs put up.

However, I am what many would deride as an "ageist." I think both Sanders and Biden are past the age for the stress and all the demands of the presidency. Biden would be 82 at the end of his first term.

Also, I have no interest in the "horse race" at this stage. I'm all about issues and seeing who can articulate the best ideas while demonstrating the leadership necessary to carry the Democratic Party to victory in 2020 and well into the future.

Great to see the energy and enthusiasm Bernie and others are bringing to town halls and rallies. We need all hands on board to keep that up towards a common goal.

[jayschool2013]

16. I'm gonna vote for a Democrat

[Uncle Joe]

17. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for sharing G_j.

[zentrum]

18. Thanks so much.

Love Bernie.

[mountain grammy]

19. He'll always have me

Listened to him on Hartmann for a long time..

[pdsimdars]

21. A thought on Bernie/Biden

I have seen a lot of shade on Bernie and there is gushing praise for Biden . . and his great speech yesterday. I would gladly vote for either of them, but here is one thought.
If you look back in history, when an important inflection point was upon us, Bernie was always on the right side and Biden was always on the wrong side. We can all be infatuated, but I think you must also let your intelligence guide you. One has always been correct in the time when something is happening and one has always somehow found themselves on the wrong side. Sure, you can love both. Both have characteristics and qualities that are noble. I would want someone who always seems to get it right even when the pressures of the MOMENT are pushing against that. It takes a true leader to forge on through the headwinds.
Just sayin' . . .
I would gladly vote for either, especially over Trump, but I think there is a WHOLE lot more that needs to change besides just removing Trump. Trump is the symptom, I think we need the doctor who has always gotten the diagnosis correctly.

[BannonsLiver]

32. Revisionist pablum

Bernie’s always right, Biden is always wrong.

Mmmm kay

GMAFB.

[Princetonian]

23. He is inspiring and addresses the issues that concern us all.

I will be supporting Biden this time around but last election cycle I was for Bernie. I am grateful for him moving this country to the left on important issues.

[LibFarmer]

24. Did you get a free book? nt

[G_j]

25. No

But thanks for the unifying sentiment.

[BannonsLiver]

33. Hahahaha

Awesome!

[brooklynite]

26. I went to his kickoff rally...

...it was pretty much a rerun of his rallies in 2016 with the additional "I grew up caring about civil rights" language to address his problems attracting AA voters.

The problem I see is: rallies are what he does; and that doesn't generate new voters, it reinforces the old ones. Since he couldn't find enough voters last time, and there are more choices this time, I don't see the model working.

[musicman65]

27. Think of it this way

Who has the best chance of beating the current resident ?? and have a long range plan to get everything back to normal,as we remember

[SidDithers]

29. No thank you...nt

Sid

[robbedvoter]

30. Any....blacks?

because , not in the photos I've seen.

[SMC22307]

34. Then you're in denial. (n/t)

[Politicub]

31. He certainly can draw a crowd

That much is true.