Trump attacks Clinton, Sanders; protestors clash outside

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Source: Fresno Bee

Donald Trump brought his campaign for the presidency to downtown Fresno on Friday morning, appearing before a half-empty Selland Arena crowd waving Trump signs as protesters outside shouted. About 30 minutes after Trump departed, a heavy police presence began to move in on a knot of protesters at Ventura and M streets.
Trump immediately launched into a discussion on water for the Valley, vowing he would make sure water wasn’t sent out to the ocean when Valley farmers need it.

As Trump launched into discussing his stance on illegal immigration, a protester revealed himself. “Oh, you have such beautiful voice,” Trump said, then said, “Get him out” as the crowd began to cheer and hoot at the protester.

By 12:30 p.m., Fresno police and California Highway Patrol officers were getting ready to try and disperse a crowd of protesters assembled at Ventura and M streets. From a helicopter overhead, authorities announced at about 12:20 p.m. that the crowd had 10 minutes to leave.

Tear gas was evident among authorities as they prepared to deal with the crowd. Police Chief Jerry Dyer tried to work as a peacemaker.
An estimated 200 to 250 protesters were shouting, waving signs and banners and trying to make their voices heard along M Street outside the arena. Some were students who skipped school, but most were adults.

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[KingCharlemagne]

1. The fascist needs to be met with massive displays of resistance every place he

(and his supporters) dares to show his face in public.

[world wide wally]

2. IF Trump is elected...

There will be protests and…..
he will declare martial law within a week of his innauguration

[red dog 1]

6. If Trump is elected, there will be VIOLENT protests and....

he will declare martial law within 24-48 HOURS of his innaugeration

[Person 2713]

3. Fresno? Always got the idea that would be a place they would be welcoming him with cheers

Maybe it has changed or diversified?

[reddread]

4. whats the matter with Fresno?

there was half a crowd in there doing so.
looking forward to a head count comparison between the events this week.
There are a number of aspects to Fresno, some of them vastly under represented.
Most particularly the large and vocal progressive, activist liberal community, which in some places
seems overshadowed by the phantom menace of the Free Republic, or their sympaticos in local government.
the deathgrip conservative developers maintain over our representative government
makes life much worse than it should be.
Like Cleveland, Fresno bore many punchlines, even before scoring 277 on the list.
but when it comes to engaged, vocal opposition to fascism?

they better go somewhere else.

[Person 2713]

8. Good to hear there is a large liberal community and always happy to see a 1/2 empty stadium

for trump. Only thing better ? Completely empty!
Sorry I Was warned about Fresno when out in CA as being very very conservative along with Orange County but that was many many years ago

[red dog 1]

5. K&R...Thanks for posting

"vowing he would make sure water wasn't sent out to the ocean.."???

When was Fresno's water ever "sent out to the ocean"?

What a lying douchebag!

[reddread]

7. footage on local tv, dismal looking crowd

doesnt look like a big turnout in that venue.
it almost appears they couldnt pack the backdrop.
sunday will be interesting. wonder if there will be any protests?