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122. I thought not. You have a good one.

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Mon Jun 1, 2015, 04:16 PM

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Want to see a big crowd? Wait for this one. [View all] OKNancy Jun 2015 OP

It will be huge. DCBob Jun 2015 #1

BUT NOW THE ARROW IS POINTING UPTOWN! JaneyVee Jun 2015 #69

Actually, it's pointing at Chris Christie.... brooklynite Jun 2015 #81

Yes it is!!! Wilms Jun 2015 #163

I can't wait. KMOD Jun 2015 #2

I think that's a great choice and I'm sure the crowd cali Jun 2015 #3

How small is that island anyway? L0oniX Jun 2015 #100

The park is 4 acres total, w/ tightly controlled access. Divernan Jun 2015 #152

Exactly. And let's hope the crowd looks more like America. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #4

Yes, Bernie should have bussed in some Black Folk as tokens in his almost all-white location. libdem4life Jun 2015 #5

Why would she have it in Arkansas? She was born in Chicago. JaneyVee Jun 2015 #8

That was her political home. You could fill in any state to get the PC ethnic mix. libdem4life Jun 2015 #18

What elected political position did she hold in Arkansas? JaneyVee Jun 2015 #25

Good lord, picky, picky. She was First Lady...seems that's considered a fairly high libdem4life Jun 2015 #30

Some still call her a Carpet Bagger, She isn't as popular in New York as many on DU think. A Simple Game Jun 2015 #66

She is very popular in NY. KMOD Jun 2015 #78

Perhaps opportunistic and skating in on her, gasp, last name? I admire her political skills. libdem4life Jun 2015 #86

Vox: "It's time for the media to admit that Hillary Clinton is popular" Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #101

She is very popular in NY. Her approval here is about 65%. NYC Liberal Jun 2015 #108

Bernie's campaign shouldn't HAVE to bus in some "Black Folk". KittyWampus Jun 2015 #13

It does in Vermont. libdem4life Jun 2015 #19

My point is, if POC were interested, they wouldn't have to be "bussed in". Get it? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #16

So, in the Lilly White NE, where would they have to travel from to hear what they libdem4life Jun 2015 #21

IF, and I say "if" for a reason...POC were interested, there are neighboring states with much more.. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #29

Which state, for example. And AFAIK being a supporter does not mean taking a trip to stand in libdem4life Jun 2015 #36

The problem for Bernie, and trust me, it's going to be a problem, is that the MN crowd bore a..... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #40

Hate? Hmmm, Ok. Yes, MN has a 5% black population, and as to the Ellison comparison libdem4life Jun 2015 #41

Obviously, Bernie traveling to where his supporters are. Nothing wrong with that. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #47

Indeed. Some of us call that place home. Unlike some other candidates who dare libdem4life Jun 2015 #54

So Bernie announcerd in Brooklyn? He announced in the state where he held office. HRC is doing the Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #58

You know, I called California home for many decades. I was not born there. Another nit to pick. libdem4life Jun 2015 #68

You're the one who introduced Arkansas into the discussion. Why? Neither HRC or BS are announcing Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #74

From a house party in Iowa last week cyberswede Jun 2015 #44

Great. What's your point? You found a picture with a black guy in it? YAY! Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #49

I found a picture with Americans in it. cyberswede Jun 2015 #55

Since when does one black guy constitute "a crowd"? I know the point you're trying to make, but.... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #65

Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #57

WTF???? Just stop digging. Please! Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #96

" Exactly. And let's hope the crowd looks more like America." That's digging a hole, libdem4life Jun 2015 #99

Yeah. After that "fried chicken" line, you probably need to go ahead & step away. C'ya. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #105

Was there a sign out front that MuseRider Jun 2015 #83

This is like Debate Class. I kind of enjoy it. The one who "loses it" emotionally libdem4life Jun 2015 #88

Don't misunderstand, I AM SOOOOOO "HAPPY"! Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #94

It looks like POC are noticing Bernie. Unknown Beatle Jun 2015 #129

Hey, there's 13% up for grabs. It's gotta go somewhere. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #133

Here's a link for you, check it out and get back to us about how many People of Color A Simple Game Jun 2015 #73

Obama didn't introduce himself to the world in Burlington. That came later. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #75

The point is you expect People of Color to drive 5 hours for Bernie when they didn't A Simple Game Jun 2015 #112

Here's something else that happened in VT. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #115

I don't even know what that is that you posted. A Simple Game Jun 2015 #120

Tarheel is flicking boogers at a wall and hoping something sticks Scootaloo Jun 2015 #126

They appear to be stuck on his finger. n/t A Simple Game Jun 2015 #138

My, my...you've gone personal. Is that how you want to proceed? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #149

Your jury results Ruby the Liberal Jun 2015 #157

I could care less. Just pointing out what Bernie was doing in 2012 to "help" Democrats. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #127

Why don't you start talking about something other than meaningless fantasy polls. A Simple Game Jun 2015 #139

Sure. Here ya go. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #141

Oh look, you've got a booger stuck to your finger, bye. n/t A Simple Game Jun 2015 #145

Just trying to give you what you asked for. Or didn't you really want to know? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #146

Did I really want to know about your past fantasies? No and if you A Simple Game Jun 2015 #153

I fantasized about Bernie wanting the sitting Democratic POTUS to be primaried? FYI: Those "fantasy" Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #155

A picture is worth ... well, a lot. libdem4life Jun 2015 #89

Looks like the world's most interesting man was there though G_j Jun 2015 #148

Burlington is hours from anyplace with a significant cali Jun 2015 #92

Well, thanks for that explanation. And I'm assuming we have the same issues in Minneapolis? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #97

Vermont isn't exactly close to many centers of population for minorities mythology Jun 2015 #22

If the area one is speaking about is predominantly white then if you want to have a photo op with jwirr Jun 2015 #26

Were you elected to be a community spokesperson, or are you just assuming the privilege yourself? Scootaloo Jun 2015 #103

As a card carrying member of said "community", when someone shows me who they are..... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #106

So you have assumed the privilege to speak for everyone. Gotcha. Scootaloo Jun 2015 #109

Not for everyone....just myself & these guys ------->>>>>>> Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #111

You must not be terribly confident in those numbers though Scootaloo Jun 2015 #117

Right back at ya. Bad optics, coupled with a speech that leaves out a signficant part of the base = Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #118

"As long as she comes up with it in front of a desegregated audience, I'm cool with it." Scootaloo Jun 2015 #123

Oh, as Arkansas Governor, a quarter of Cinton's staff was African American KittyWampus Jun 2015 #17

I have no doubt about her staff...we aren't talking about that. We're talking about libdem4life Jun 2015 #23

Petulance. Pretty near to flatulence. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2015 #6

Right back at ya, my dear Comrade. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #14

Maybe she'll actually come up with a platform and mention some issues! Scootaloo Jun 2015 #51

As long as she comes up with it in front of a desegregated audience, I'm cool with it. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #53

Maybe! Scootaloo Jun 2015 #98

But he won! TWICE! So the Obama coalition is still there, sans the angry white folk who "dumped" us. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #104

I don't think they're gone at all Scootaloo Jun 2015 #107

Obama supporter here, who now supports his former Sec of State. If you're speaking of my Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #110

Do you believe Sanders' staff bounced out black people? Scootaloo Jun 2015 #114

Were these "kickoff" events? Their big introduction to a party they didn't even belong to? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #116

No no. Keep telling me about our segregationist candidates, Tarheel_Dem Scootaloo Jun 2015 #119

I thought not. You have a good one. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #122

I look forward to our next engagement over your baseless BS assertions against Sanders. Scootaloo Jun 2015 #124

Nope. O'Malley is a Democrat. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #150

"Maybe she'll come up with a platform and mention some issues" WHAT!?!?!? lunamagica Jun 2015 #131

Maybe she'll mention those! Scootaloo Jun 2015 #134

She has. I guess you were not paying attention. nt lunamagica Jun 2015 #135

I was distracted by her supporters insisting Sanders is a segregationist, I'll admit Scootaloo Jun 2015 #136

I'm just tired of posters claiming that she hasn't addressed any issues, when she has lunamagica Jun 2015 #137

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #144

Vermont isn't America? arcane1 Jun 2015 #52

Obtuse much? Show me where I said "Real America". But while we're on the subject.... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #56

Yeah, I'm the obtuse one in this thread. arcane1 Jun 2015 #62

So, you didn't find the quote? Instead you came back with one of these.....? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #67

I'm not playing this child's game with you. arcane1 Jun 2015 #77

Awwww. TD haz a sad, cuz arcane drew conclusions based on what he "thought". Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #93

I don't have a sad, you've been a hoot! But... freshwest Jun 2015 #164

Are you saying this thread is FUBAR? Then, fresh haz given TD another sad. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #165

Well, not your posts. Here's one to give you a happy. It did me: freshwest Jun 2015 #166

How did I miss that? You're right. I'm happy....HAPPY....happy! Magnificent slice of America. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #167

Glad to hear that! They may even vote! n/t freshwest Jun 2015 #168

Here's the full video. Will post transcript when I find it. Enjoy: freshwest Jun 2015 #169

What's the over/under on whether more than 1% of the crowd shawn703 Jun 2015 #64

Yea ....I hear there's even a few rich people living on that island. L0oniX Jun 2015 #102

Heh. +1 n/t lumberjack_jeff Jun 2015 #143

I wish I could be there. nt Rex Jun 2015 #7

I saw Al Gore in the waning days of Campaign 00 at the Lake Eola Bandshell in Orlando, FL DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #9

Saw Gore and Leiberman at a Tampa Fire House. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #10

This was the General-late October. /NT DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #15

Crowd size only comes into play for optics. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #11

More than "optics". It energizes. KittyWampus Jun 2015 #20

It does energize support. No doubt about it. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #28

It does Aerows Jun 2015 #151

I sure wish I could be there. Tipperary Jun 2015 #12

I can't think of a more inconvenient place in central NYC to draw a crowd Simeon Salus Jun 2015 #24

They're being helicoptered in BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #33

No place to dock on Roosevelt Island Simeon Salus Jun 2015 #38

Gosh, I almost forgot about my private yacht ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2015 #39

LOL ! libdem4life Jun 2015 #42

Speaking of security. How does the Secret Service fit into her agenda? I am assuming that she jwirr Jun 2015 #35

They make her ride in a van to the same specs as 'The Beast.' She remembers RFK's murder. freshwest Jun 2015 #158

I had forgotten that the others have the same limitations. It would really bug me to have someone jwirr Jun 2015 #162

To be honest, I do not think this was her choice nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #76

Not far from me but i don't like big crowds. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #27

hrmjustin, You have one week to learn to like big crowds misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #61

Lol i don't know zbout that. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #63

A once in a lifetime event, you should give it some thought. MerryBlooms Jun 2015 #71

Aww I thought u would be there for sure /nt workinclasszero Jun 2015 #84

Don't forget, you are hedged in. n/t freshwest Jun 2015 #160

LOL! Phentex Jun 2015 #125

Ya gotta go. n/t zappaman Jun 2015 #80

We shall see. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #82

Me neither, but dang! It's not like you don't know your way around there! n/t freshwest Jun 2015 #159

Of course it will. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #31

Undoubtedly huge! workinclasszero Jun 2015 #32

Well, naturally Hillary's going to draw a bigger crowd in NYC KamaAina Jun 2015 #34

It's in New York City, the crowd will be massive. Autumn Jun 2015 #37

It would have been in Central Park Warpy Jun 2015 #128

I just realized another reason I like Bernie...he's a Hometown kind of guy. And he told us he libdem4life Jun 2015 #43

I do not trust Hillary Angry Dragon Jun 2015 #45

me either heaven05 Jun 2015 #48

"I knew it was bullshit, and now I'm sorry because you all know it's bullshit too" arcane1 Jun 2015 #59

That is a fabulous image. sheshe2 Jun 2015 #46

I'm fully a Hillary supporter, but to be fair here bluestateguy Jun 2015 #50

I wish I hadn't made the subject line what I did OKNancy Jun 2015 #60

eh, IMO there is nothing wrong with your subject line m-lekktor Jun 2015 #72

Props for that hootinholler Jun 2015 #130

I'm not fully supporting anyone yet (but I align with Bernie more), and that's a cool thing ScreamingMeemie Jun 2015 #132

Like every other pol she is launching from her home base nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #70

It will not be a big crowd at all. zappaman Jun 2015 #79

I bet there will be a lot of $$$$ ? kentuck Jun 2015 #85

Maybe some yachts sailing in the background too! zappaman Jun 2015 #95

I don't like to pit the crowds of one of our candidates against another. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #87

see post #60 OKNancy Jun 2015 #90

I like Hillary...That's no secret...I like her a lot... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #91

We will see Hillary at her best. She is getting her message to the people. Thinkingabout Jun 2015 #113

It's unfair to criticize a crowd from an essentially all-white state for being all white. Nye Bevan Jun 2015 #121

All our candidates deserve large and enthusiastic crowds. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #140

+1 freshwest Jun 2015 #161

Will she regale us with folksy tales of colorin' her hair? n/t lumberjack_jeff Jun 2015 #142

I liked her story. KMOD Jun 2015 #147

The story? Maybe. The delivery was unexpected from a Wellesely and Yale educated New York Senator. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2015 #156

I think she knows that lots of women color their hair... CTyankee Jun 2015 #154