How exciting.

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I eyeballed 350-400 at least; someone here heard 600. A Full House for the 2-hour, 7-9 forum event with US Rep. Don Beyer, VA-8th. Some people arrived 1 1/2 hrs. early to get a seat.



~ Packed House Awaits Senator Sanders for Arrival in Arlington, VA, Thurs. July 9, 2015 ~

Beyer actually represents the 8th VA (roughly Arlington/Alexandria/Falls Church), one of the bluest of blue districts in the US.

Thanks for the report. I'm sure quite a few more would have tried to attend if the event had been more widely announced.

Sanders’s campaign said it had not promoted Thursday night’s event to its supporters through e-mail or social media, and organizers said they stopped accepting RSVPs more than a week ago when they reached about 600 — more than the capacity of the auditorium.

People who inquired in recent days about attending had been told they’d be turned away, organizers said.

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not sure why they didnt move to bigger venue

'Bernie, Bernie, Bernie! Crowd Chants for Sen. Bernie Sanders Arlington, VA Forum, July 9, 2015.

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here of the Public Policy Forum with Sen. Sanders and VA Rep. Don Beyer in this Washington Post article OP by OS.

Several more topics and discussions fom the event:

~ Question on Earned Income Tax Credit for Working Families vs. Corporate Tax Breaks:

~ Rep. Beyer and Sen. Sanders Discuss Their Foreign Policy Principles:



~ Sen. Sanders Closing Thoughts at Arlington, VA Policy Forum:



In his lengthy, powerful speech and replies to questions from the audience Sen. Sanders covered a vast range of topics, issues, solutions and his vision of how to rebuild and move this country forward on a progressive path to the future. These Videos and others, more on Sen. Sanders talk and discussions, and an essay on the forum event are outlined are in the Daily Kos article, "Video- Packed House in Arlington, VA for Bernie Sanders and Don Beyer Public Policy Forum " by lowkell, July 9, 2015.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/07/10/1400944/-Video-Packed-House-in-Arlington-for-Bernie-Sanders-Don-Beyer-Public-Policy-Forum

Do we know yet if Beyer a populist?

is on us and our security, safety gained in a rational non-imperialistic manner. He is speaking to thinking, rational people who just want to enjoy the life we have without threatening others or being threatened. That last, hard to accomplish, but possible with the concern and coalitions he speaks of. That bit about the Saudi's, well they run us, don't they..... Our blood for their oil seems to be the deal and has been for a long time now. He is on point, always, it seems. He is doing and has done his homework.

You will to hear him speak I'm sure!

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Senator Bernie Sanders and Congressman Don Beyer both spoke and then participated in a question and answer session with the audience. (*Videos are 2-3 mins. each)

~ Question to Sen. Sanders and Rep. Beyer about How to Get Money Out of Politics:

Audience member thanks Sen. Sanders for his longtime support of single payer healthcare and questions how we will manage rising medical and pharmaceutical costs.

~ Sen. Sanders, How We Need to Build a Strong Grassroots Progressive Movement to Transform America:



A questioner asked Sen. Sanders about losing her job and employer health insurance when she got sick.

~ Sen. Sanders Says Employers Should Not Provide Healthcare Should be a Fundamental Right of All Americans:



Source: These and Other Videos, and More on Sen. Sanders Full Speech Covering a Wide Range of Topics at the Forum, SEE:
Daily Kos, "Video- Packed House in Arlington for Bernie Sanders, Don Beyer Public Policy Forum, by lowkell, July 9, 2015.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/07/10/1400944/-Video-Packed-House-in-Arlington-for-Bernie-Sanders-Don-Beyer-Public-Policy-Forum

...in the media yesterday, everyone was saying how Bernie will never beat Hillary (my guy Josh Barrow says so too) even though Bernie was enjoying the advantages of larger crowds. It came down to Hillary was raking in more money. To me, Bernie represents the poor man's President. So, for ever dollar Bernie takes in, there are at least 2 others that can't afford to contribute that supports him. I think a Hillary win is not so inevitable as the others seem to be saying.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12779308 (Stay strong in your resolve.)

How does Bernie beat the monied interests at the primaries? This seems to be the biggest hurdle of all,right? I think the media distractions of predicting he has no chance, his chances will go significantly higher if our country is mired into a gloomy prospect for economy w/ the news that is happening now...

So i encourage the gamblers of wall street & their ilk to continue betting everything, the world is watching if the next crash happens.

Thank you, OS!

Sanders unlike most M$M which is refreshing. Hope it's ok that I posted event video highlights here late last night when I saw inquiries. In my revised, much improved BSG post on the event I just finished, I kept in the sort of cross reference to this OP and you to view the videos and Post report.

Sanders 2016!

if anyone's interested. Note, it's a bit long w/images, etc., whatev.

This was a free public policy forum (not a campaign event) which I was so disappointed to learn was closed more than a week ago on a DU post on another topic I saw with a small note about the affair. But in checking out a Dem. website for any Bernie groups the day before, I noticed a small mention, clicked to register and was stunned when it went through. So lucky I was for real.

Although I've followed Sanders closely for several years, I was unprepared for how commanding, dignified and good natured and humorous he is in person. Brainy and sharp goes without saying. While he's patient and dignified, he's also a fighter which I respect.

There were at least 500 people there, many interested in policy and also supporters of Bernie. I was happy to pass along, give out to people in my seated row a large roll of blue Bernie 2016 campaign stickers/seals I brought with me.

It was an amazing 2 hours. Bernie's powerful voice, presence and message resonate like nothing I've ever seen, and I've attended a few of these. GO SANDERS 2016!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/128023007

Bernie Sanders, The Real Deal!