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2016 Postmortem

BainsBane

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25. I've never been to a political rally that started on time

Reply to JaneQPublic (Original post)

Sat Jul 30, 2016, 07:35 PM

Jul 2016

All of them are late.

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Potential campaign problem: Clinton Time [View all] JaneQPublic Jul 2016 OP

Always had been worth the wait. nt glennward Jul 2016 #1

I'm sure it is... JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #4

Funny, Hillary just apologized to the crowd for her lateness. leftofcool Jul 2016 #10

Please, Madam, may I have another. Android3.14 Jul 2016 #14

LOL! leftofcool Jul 2016 #2

Oh, I know. It's very concerning, isn't it? It's ALL anyone ever talks about any more. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #3

There is a lot involved MFM008 Jul 2016 #5

So much to worry about. So little time. athena Jul 2016 #6

I agree just set the start time later no need to piss people off awake Jul 2016 #7

Your concern is noted. n/t Stand and Fight Jul 2016 #8

Gaining access to an event like this isn't exactly like stopbush Jul 2016 #9

No, not concern trolling. I'm CONCERNED about my friend there. JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #12

It was worth the wait for the Tampa Rally! mcar Jul 2016 #11

I would love to attend one of her rallies. JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #13

I don't think that problem is limited to the Clintons democrattotheend Jul 2016 #15

Obama was often late.. HipChick Jul 2016 #16

2 hours was pretty good for him democrattotheend Jul 2016 #45

I've been at many rallies where the main speaker was flying the freeways in a bus ... Hekate Jul 2016 #19

They had heavy rain in Pennsylvania. Koinos Jul 2016 #17

Clinton said the rain delayed them. She apologized. I agree they should try to be on time. Justice Jul 2016 #33

George W. Bush, otoh, was always on time to the minute. Whatta guy that was. Hekate Jul 2016 #18

Are you insinuating I'm a fucking Bush supporter? JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #23

Likewise, I'm sure. I insinuated no such thing, as you can see from my post 19. Hekate Jul 2016 #24

"George W. Bush, otoh, was always on time to the minute. Whatta guy that was. Amirite?" JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #28

Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it Hekate Jul 2016 #32

sarcasm. JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #34

Irony Ruby the Liberal Jul 2016 #38

Ding!Ding!Ding!Ding!Ding!We have a winner! JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #41

! Ruby the Liberal Jul 2016 #42

I think you make a good point. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #20

I like your idea about an advance team. JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #26

This is a strange year where I think Clinton should give time to Fox. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #27

Yeah, you're probably right. JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #30

I'm with you. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #31

Or maybe Carole King or Katy Perry could warm up the crowd. JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #37

Carole King. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #40

And with Ailes gone, it may be an even better idea. AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #43

Jane I don't think you are a troll prarie deem Jul 2016 #29

Thanks. (nt) JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #39

Your concern concerning this concern is concerning. eom MohRokTah Jul 2016 #21

But when people who aren't there hear about it, Ilsa Jul 2016 #22

I've never been to a political rally that started on time BainsBane Jul 2016 #25

Maybe the friend can go later too? treestar Jul 2016 #35

Ha! I do that with friends too. JaneQPublic Jul 2016 #36

If it happens all the time, it shows a callous disrespect for those attending her events. SheilaT Jul 2016 #44