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Bernie Sanders

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19. According to this article the capacity for the venue is a little over 10,000:

Reply to rurallib (Reply #16)

Tue Jun 30, 2015, 03:17 PM

Jun 2015

Bernie Sanders plans to tap Wisconsin's progressive roots at Wednesday rally in Madison

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Sanders, who announced his candidacy on May 26, has been drawing large crowds at events around the country. So far, more than 9,000 people have RSVPed to Wednesday night’s even at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center, his campaign said.

The venue's capacity is just over 10,000.

“I think it’s possible that the turnout we’ll have will be, in fact, the largest turnout that we’ve had in the campaign so far,” Sanders said...

Read more: http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/laurel-white/bernie-sanders-plans-to-tap-wisconsin-s-progressive-roots-at/article_2e449c53-f5dd-57d7-adaf-ad39f8b96ded.html#ixzz3eZgXTQYG

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9,500 expected at Madison rally for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders [View all] think Jun 2015 OP

Yes! SoapBox Jun 2015 #1

K&R! peacebird Jun 2015 #2

They should bring a few folks BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #3

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets the Wisconsin Teachers Union endorsement before too long. sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #4

I am really looking to see what the teachers do BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #6

I'm not sure about the National Organization. I think they feel very betrayed by this administration sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #7

The word is the national will endorse Hillary BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #15

Didn't know that. They will regret that decision. Repeating the same failed tactics over again sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #21

He said he would end NCLB BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #23

+1 a huge bunch! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #28

Fox news reporting on a large turnout for Sanders? LWolf Jun 2015 #5

Psttt, you number is too low. Half-Century Man Jun 2015 #8

My daughter is going, taking a few friends. postulater Jun 2015 #9

It would be good to see it in triple digits TheCount_ Jun 2015 #10

Actually I believe Bernie's campaign issued that number due to their RSVPS. It probably will exceed sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #22

I see. Thanks. TheCount_ Jun 2015 #34

Wonder if we will hear, "enough with the big crowds" again. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #11

Fox news reports Walker gets more than 10K at his rally in Wisconsin lobodons Jun 2015 #12

Ah, yes...the (in)famous "Madison Palm Trees!" KansDem Jun 2015 #13

I'll be there is spirit... SoapBox Jun 2015 #14

how many can the venue hold? rurallib Jun 2015 #16

According to this article the capacity for the venue is a little over 10,000: think Jun 2015 #19

It could happen - TBF Jun 2015 #33

I can't wait to see what will happen in California! C Moon Jun 2015 #17

Yes jwirr Jun 2015 #18

K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2015 #20

I am sure silenttigersong Jun 2015 #24

Hush! mikehiggins Jun 2015 #25

Roughly 1 in 25 n/t hootinholler Jun 2015 #26

Whoa!!!!!!! That does my heart well. glinda Jun 2015 #27

Yay, Bernie! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #29

I hate to tell you this,but sadoldgirl Jun 2015 #30

Completely understand. I did hear that parking in Denver and the size of the building think Jun 2015 #32

And I'll be one of them. JeffHead Jun 2015 #31

Awesome! Hope you have a great time! think Jun 2015 #35

Let's keep up the momentum. Sen Sanders is taking a big risk for us. We must have his rhett o rick Jun 2015 #36