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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumsbernie will be on stage in denver soon! updated with a few more pics and videos
Last edited Sun Jun 21, 2015, 01:32 AM - Edit history (1)
laffy kat and i have been here for two hours so we could get good seats. this place is packed and they've closed the doors to the gym.
can't wait
edit:
the crowd was energized tonight and people got to their feet many times during his speech. he used the words grotesque and immoral when speaking of wealth inequality. he said we accepted the hatred from the banking industry with joy. he blasted republicans on "family values" and their lack thereof.
it was also wonderful to meet laffy kat. i've only met a few other duers and it's always nice to be able to put a person to the screen name.
the crowd getting pumped
(don't ask me why my husband named it dorkwave. that's just how he is)
and here he comes
(yup, that's the largely apolitical husband you hear whooing there)
bear-nie!
telling it like it is
washington post put the crowd at about 4500 (thanks to spitfire of atj for the link)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/06/20/bernie-sanders-packs-thousands-into-a-denver-gymnasium/
grasswire
(50,130 posts)How exciting to have a DU "reporter" right there right now!
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)will post a full report when i get home.
Change has come
(2,372 posts)Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)madokie
(51,076 posts)if it does they'll be marginalized themselves.
How many do you think there are in attendance? Not that it matters, just wondering. The thing is many have been saying that Bernie can't draw a crowd outside of the area where he is from. This is a clear indication that that mem is bullshit
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)no idea what overflow looks like.
He is really pulling in crowds.
SaranchaIsWaiting
(247 posts)And we have a long calendar to go to spread the word of Bernie.
The guy is relentless. I don't think he rests! He can cover a whole lot of ground in the next few months.
I am so impressed with this guy.
Chickaletta
(24 posts)and show me the crowd one more time...
It really excites me! Have a great time!
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)some video too.
madfloridian
(88,117 posts)Autumn
(45,107 posts)Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)That's some crowd!
kentuck
(111,103 posts)A bunch of friends went up from the Springs. Colorado could very well go for Bernie.
Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)Man, his chances are increasingly looking better and better.
Chickaletta
(24 posts)EDIT: Official Bernie Sanders Periscope feed here:
https://www.periscope.tv/w/aFYNDDMyNzU3OTl8MjYyODA3NzFDTqN5GLq2E9aZVYpXLTr7eEFdhebLSf-fs0KNASg_1A==
The top one is from a supporter who's lagging like heck... the official one is better.
think
(11,641 posts)Autumn
(45,107 posts)Awesome
AtomicKitten
(46,585 posts)Stardust
(3,894 posts)Autumn
(45,107 posts)The second link it better but the sound is horrible.
99Forever
(14,524 posts)... there's electricity in the air.
ENJOY!
daleanime
(17,796 posts)looking forward to it.
Autumn
(45,107 posts)Rosa Luxemburg
(28,627 posts)Autumn
(45,107 posts)Bernie!
pa28
(6,145 posts)SamKnause
(13,108 posts)If true, that is so very awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you know the count for the bleachers ???
Go Bernie Go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pa28
(6,145 posts)Looks like that or maybe even a bit more. When you draw yoooooge crowds like this you can't be called a "fringe" candidate.
I hope the crowds continue to grow !!!!
I truly believe he is the last chance the 99% have
for representation.
People have had about enough of the bullshit!
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kentuck
(111,103 posts)People do not really care about the labels. They are listening for the truth and for honesty.
L0oniX
(31,493 posts)Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)Iwillnevergiveup
(9,298 posts)It's fun being up so close, but the sound is really bad. Except for the cheers and screams.
azmom
(5,208 posts)glinda
(14,807 posts)cantbeserious
(13,039 posts)eom
Purveyor
(29,876 posts)wendylaroux
(2,925 posts)just really like this man!!
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)mountain grammy
(26,624 posts)But my heart and soul are at DU with Bernie and the rest.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)Wish I was there.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)bluedigger
(17,086 posts)I'm so jealous. I'd even give him a free campsite in the backyard if he needs it.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)kentuck
(111,103 posts)..to 5500. Probably the largest crowd of this campaign season, thus far.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)I read a high of 9,000 counting the overflow.
kentuck
(111,103 posts)They must be careful not to give him any extra leverage...
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,383 posts)Not only did I get to meet and hang out with fizzgig, the event was electrifying. Such good vibes from the crowd. It really exceeded expectations. Now I have to figure out how to get to sleep so I can get up at 5:00 a.m. for work. I'm still way too charged.
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)updated the op with a few more pics and a couple of videos.
moondust
(19,993 posts)Nice crowd!
Art_from_Ark
(27,247 posts)Go Bernie!
madokie
(51,076 posts)Barely a month in and with virtually not press and he's packing 'm in like this. Its a good sign for sure
Feel the Bern
riversedge
(70,242 posts)going into listening to him.
cal04
(41,505 posts)Thank you SO much for posting
nc4bo
(17,651 posts)raouldukelives
(5,178 posts)kentuck
(111,103 posts)Who would have thought that a "socialist" would get such a welcome in America ??
Oilwellian
(12,647 posts)Thank you for posting. K&R
L0oniX
(31,493 posts)...like there is here -
LiberalElite
(14,691 posts)please humor me I have to point this out - that's East 40's midtown and the big black rectangle just to the right of center? A Trump condo.
NJCher
(35,687 posts)on Sunday morning, here in my chair in my computer room, I was jumping up and down and cheering him on...hard not to, as the enthusiasm is contagious!!
The Washington Post story is actually pretty good, despite the fact that they didn't totally account for the vast numbers who showed up.
Cher
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)me b zola
(19,053 posts)Contrary to news reports, it seems Bernie has a broad appeal to people of all ages.
Go get 'em, Bernie! I'm waiting to see you in my neck of the woods.
kentuck
(111,103 posts)me b zola
(19,053 posts)Meanwhile, the MSM discusses Brian Williams' credibility.
Marty McGraw
(1,024 posts)In this case don't 'Sit back and Enjoy the Show' Let's all get out and be a part of this. So amazed about the people in my area I try to spread the word to about Bernie Still somewhat say 'Who?'.
That won't last for very much longer I'm sure.
DrBulldog
(841 posts)Google "Bernie Sanders Town Hall Meeting in Denver".
It is the strongest speech yet by Bernie.