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Traildogbob

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44. It is Republican

Wed Aug 14, 2024, 02:58 PM

Aug 2024

But because of the extreme wealth that reside there.
Those rich repubs probably did not want to Host Trump, and drag that MAGA scum into their hood.
They live their votes but want no part of being in close proximity of them.

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Trump moved his Asheville venue to a smaller space. [View all] Cattledog Aug 2024 OP

The fact he's defending NC right now is significant Johnny2X2X Aug 2024 #1

He's not defending NC from Asheville. It's the bluest part of the state. bullimiami Aug 2024 #32

Uh, not really moose65 Aug 2024 #43

Well. Concentrated blueness. Not total. It's not a big place. bullimiami Aug 2024 #50

Too funny PXR-5 Aug 2024 #2

He can only get 1600 in north carolina? getagrip_already Aug 2024 #3

This is Asheville obamanut2012 Aug 2024 #5

North carolina aint that large.... getagrip_already Aug 2024 #7

I'm from NC, I know, but it's still a weird venue obamanut2012 Aug 2024 #15

I know?! I wonder if he owes $$ to venues that make more sense Coexist Aug 2024 #21

Didn't he get shot at in a cow pasture a few weeks ago? Think. Again. Aug 2024 #57

Exactly. bullimiami Aug 2024 #33

He's a weird guy. Right? bullimiami Aug 2024 #51

Step outside the Traildogbob Aug 2024 #12

Not entirely. LisaM Aug 2024 #23

That's not just outside the city limits Traildogbob Aug 2024 #31

Asheville and Black Moutain Great places. don't leave food in your car. Bears IA8IT Aug 2024 #58

Yeah, we saw lots of bears. LisaM Aug 2024 #64

Absolutely. Traildogbob Aug 2024 #65

One year MoogFest was there and it was near Halloween. bullimiami Aug 2024 #38

Asheville AND Traildogbob Aug 2024 #40

Ah, the Asheville parking decks! On a rainy day! yardwork Aug 2024 #61

Oh, I imagine this entire small town birdographer Aug 2024 #24

That was my thought too. What is the next stop Austin? TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #36

He'd get a big crowd in Austin Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #66

Right around Asheville is quite red. Even moonscape Aug 2024 #59

1. why the hell is he going to very liberal Asheville? and 1. lol obamanut2012 Aug 2024 #4

That was my question too. Dulcinea Aug 2024 #14

Exactly. obamanut2012 Aug 2024 #16

Probably just so MAGAs can 'stick it to the libs' wishstar Aug 2024 #54

Asheville is one of the most progressive towns in NC flakey_foont Aug 2024 #6

Asheville folks will stay home, but birdographer Aug 2024 #25

Right near Hendersonville which IS majority Republican. blm Aug 2024 #29

It is Republican Traildogbob Aug 2024 #44

The Thomas Wolf Traildogbob Aug 2024 #8

Soon he'll need to book phone booths and rant to himself Wicked Blue Aug 2024 #9

LOL. LoisB Aug 2024 #10

Americans don't like traitors. Kid Berwyn Aug 2024 #11

I heard from an acquaintance that people are securing tickets who have no intention of going. Raftergirl Aug 2024 #13

Rumor has it that happened in Atlanta too. Dulcinea Aug 2024 #17

The ticket thing is fake missingm Aug 2024 #37

There are a ton of artists, old hippies, and very progressive people in Asheville. Not gonna draw big crowd. ashredux Aug 2024 #18

They probably plan on busing in most of them. yellowcanine Aug 2024 #19

And Witches Deep State Witch Aug 2024 #41

😂 ashredux Aug 2024 #49

On Threads there's a post asking those in NC who understand the assignment BadgerMom Aug 2024 #20

As a local resident, I'd prefer Dems just stay home and ignore the event wishstar Aug 2024 #56

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2024 #22

100,000 that couldn't get in (for some reason) and another 100,000 the fire chief turned away. MLAA Aug 2024 #26

TFG knows he can't fill the room! LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #27

1200 people? ChazInAz Aug 2024 #47

I seriously doubt many locals will participate - mostly carpetbaggers. walkingman Aug 2024 #28

Someone running for state rep might be able to draw a bigger crowd. Sad! unblock Aug 2024 #30

Try the ball room at The Holiday Inn or Econo-Lodge. Should handle the crowd. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #34

Haha moose65 Aug 2024 #45

I follow the Asheville subreddit, as my daughter lives there. MoonchildCA Aug 2024 #35

nice Coexist Aug 2024 #42

So the crowd will look bigger. KPN Aug 2024 #39

I hear Harris surrounded his original venue with a fake crowd of AI people struggle4progress Aug 2024 #46

Supposedly this is his managers pushing him to do smaller venues PortTack Aug 2024 #48

I understand the charming Mark Robinson will also be there. Buns_of_Fire Aug 2024 #52

He. Is. The. Worst. Coexist Aug 2024 #55

"Overflow crowd!" RandySF Aug 2024 #53

None of the outlets I've seen this morning, when reporting on his NC rally, have mentioned that he had to wiggs Aug 2024 #60

Asheville Citizen-Times reported him paying over $80,000 in advance but wishstar Aug 2024 #62

Sneaking feeling this is an attempt to sow public violence for free "TV Ad's". I have lots of friends in NC and SC Cheezoholic Aug 2024 #63