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madfloridian

(88,117 posts)
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 09:57 PM Jul 2015

Madison Coliseum closed when it reached capacity for Bernie's rally.

Last edited Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:50 PM - Edit history (1)

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Volunteers for @BernieSanders Madison rally say they had to turn away some attendees when coliseum reached capacity




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Madison Coliseum closed when it reached capacity for Bernie's rally. (Original Post) madfloridian Jul 2015 OP
THIS IS SO EXCITING! !!!! marym625 Jul 2015 #1
It's amazing. madfloridian Jul 2015 #9
It fills me with hope marym625 Jul 2015 #13
I thought hope LWolf Jul 2015 #38
awesome! The Bern of hope! n/t marym625 Jul 2015 #39
That's a pretty sight. Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2015 #2
Methinks someone is shitting bricks as I type right now madokie Jul 2015 #11
Awesome!!! Duckhunter935 Jul 2015 #3
Me TOO! Rockyj Jul 2015 #36
Amazing. He is truly a great candidate and I know that he is going to win. His goal to make this sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #4
Hillary may be experiencing deshavu all over again awake Jul 2015 #5
Time is a flat circle, and weak candidates are always weak. nt Joe the Revelator Jul 2015 #6
I am curious if Joe Biden or Hillary will get crowds like this? Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2015 #7
Kick. Agschmid Jul 2015 #8
This is WONDERFUL!! The political revolution is on the horizon! seafan Jul 2015 #10
Agreed, seafan. madfloridian Jul 2015 #12
I love your Bernie Bear! Might get one, though I'd rather donate the money to Bernie's campaign. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #14
And another thing... seafan Jul 2015 #17
lol "Feel the LEARN"... madfloridian Jul 2015 #19
And it was a diverse crowd young, old, black, white. . . and I hope this doesn't come off as Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #15
I am just picturing you and your megaphone. lol madfloridian Jul 2015 #20
But,....but,....but,....these people were supposed to be for HILLARY!!!! Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2015 #16
This is getting exciting - that crowd is amazing, Marie Marie Jul 2015 #18
Yes, it is. madfloridian Jul 2015 #28
This is what happens when a LibDemAlways Jul 2015 #21
Feelin' the Bern!! Lifelong Protester Jul 2015 #22
Coliseum official capacity is 10,231 fpublic Jul 2015 #23
I knew it was a little over 10,000. madfloridian Jul 2015 #46
This is outstanding! PatrickforO Jul 2015 #24
I have to say, I'm starting to get really pumped.. Bernie really sent it out of the park. 2banon Jul 2015 #25
Impressive! morningfog Jul 2015 #26
There were over 8,000 on YouTube IIRC Kalidurga Jul 2015 #27
That's a lot. madfloridian Jul 2015 #32
Just read from one of the workers at the event that they had to close the doors because Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #29
WOW WOW WOW These photos speak volumes. On seeing these images snagglepuss Jul 2015 #30
Kicked and recommended to the Max! Go, Bernie! Enthusiast Jul 2015 #31
It's a beautiful thing. L0oniX Jul 2015 #33
This is great! logosoco Jul 2015 #34
Kicking for Greatness! FloriTexan Jul 2015 #35
I'm feeling something warm and tingly. raouldukelives Jul 2015 #37
A former DUer, LWolf Jul 2015 #40
I betcha I know who you mean. Wish the admins would let that sweet lady come back. madfloridian Jul 2015 #41
I miss her here. LWolf Jul 2015 #42
Yes, I think I got an invite. madfloridian Jul 2015 #43
Yes. LWolf Jul 2015 #45
k & r. Thanks for posting. nm rhett o rick Jul 2015 #44
Please come to NY, Senator Sanders Babel_17 Jul 2015 #47

madokie

(51,076 posts)
11. Methinks someone is shitting bricks as I type right now
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 11:29 PM
Jul 2015

namely a certain entitled, its my turn, person.

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)
4. Amazing. He is truly a great candidate and I know that he is going to win. His goal to make this
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:09 PM
Jul 2015

a political revolution is beginning to take shape. Several of the protest groups from over the past decade are getting behind him. Union members are joining his campaign, Millenials, a huge voting bloc, are solidly behind him.

Great night for the PEOPLE!

awake

(3,226 posts)
5. Hillary may be experiencing deshavu all over again
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 10:11 PM
Jul 2015

This is how our last "unelectable" president started to run against Hillary the "undefeatable assumed winner"

seafan

(9,387 posts)
10. This is WONDERFUL!! The political revolution is on the horizon!
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 11:15 PM
Jul 2015

This man is so utterly genuine. History is unfolding right in front of us all.

Gotta post another couple of pics.


Rally on July 1, 2015 in Madison, Wisconsin



sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)
14. I love your Bernie Bear! Might get one, though I'd rather donate the money to Bernie's campaign.
Wed Jul 1, 2015, 11:58 PM
Jul 2015

I have a Vt Teddy Bear, maybe I should just get him a suit, a wig and some glasses! Lol!

seafan

(9,387 posts)
17. And another thing...
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:24 AM
Jul 2015

We must thank you for your wonderful work on education issues, madflo. Fierce advocates such as yourself, for our kids, are certainly worth their weight in gold. Feel the LEARN!



Ed Suspicious

(8,879 posts)
15. And it was a diverse crowd young, old, black, white. . . and I hope this doesn't come off as
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:06 AM
Jul 2015

sexist, but it probably will, but I'm just going to go ahead and say it. Maybe it's the progressive glow or maybe it's just a product of excitement and energy, but dang, there were so many beautiful women at this event. (Men as well, I'm sure) I was like, dang, I keep nice company.

Also I was using my Bernie sign as a megaphone. Every time I would yell "FEEL THE BERN" or whatever, the 4 year old stranger sitting next to me would giggle. I gave him the megaphone and told him to make some noise. He gleefully giggled after he yelled "FEEL THE BERN." His mom took him to grab some nachos. When he got back to he seat he was so proud to tell me he actually saw Bernie Sanders! I told him I hope Bernie becomes our next president. The kid said, "I think he will." I loved it.

LibDemAlways

(15,139 posts)
21. This is what happens when a
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 12:55 AM
Jul 2015

candidate dispenses with the usual b.s. and speaks honestly to ordinary citizens about problems that directly affect them. Bernie's that rare politician who "gets it," and people, starved for a leader who's on their side, are responding. It's wonderful to behold.

PatrickforO

(14,574 posts)
24. This is outstanding!
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 01:04 AM
Jul 2015

We're watching history being made here - seeing a tsunami of populist rebellion at its early stages. By the time the primaries get going the wave will be getting huge, and it will build momentum until the general election.

The talking heads will gape in dull surprise when it happens, and the corporate-owned politicians will gnash their teeth and telephone their donor overlords. The Koch brothers, the Waltons, Sheldon Addelson and other parasites will scream.

And Bernie Sanders will become the 45th President of the United States. When this happens, we have a real chance to become a government 'of, by and for the people!'

 

2banon

(7,321 posts)
25. I have to say, I'm starting to get really pumped.. Bernie really sent it out of the park.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 01:08 AM
Jul 2015

Gotta get him through the primaries big time. it's gonna be a 'david and goliath' battle, with HRC's Big Money backers.. but I'm starting to think it could really happen.

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
27. There were over 8,000 on YouTube IIRC
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 01:12 AM
Jul 2015

I wonder how many that got turned away immediately got their phones out and streamed the YouTube feed. Cuz the numbers jumped dramatically around 7:15 pm.

Ed Suspicious

(8,879 posts)
29. Just read from one of the workers at the event that they had to close the doors because
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 02:02 AM
Jul 2015

of the fire code. They counted 10,300 before they had to start turning people away.

snagglepuss

(12,704 posts)
30. WOW WOW WOW These photos speak volumes. On seeing these images
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 02:12 AM
Jul 2015

many who haven't been tunes in, will sit up and take notice and ask what in the heck is going on.

logosoco

(3,208 posts)
34. This is great!
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 10:24 AM
Jul 2015

I went there for my sister's graduation from MATC some year ago. It was no where near this crowded, and there were a lot of graduates.

LWolf

(46,179 posts)
40. A former DUer,
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 01:24 PM
Jul 2015

a certain teacher, was there. Drove 3 hours to get there and waited 3.5 hours in line to get in.

madfloridian

(88,117 posts)
41. I betcha I know who you mean. Wish the admins would let that sweet lady come back.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 01:34 PM
Jul 2015

I really miss her.

LWolf

(46,179 posts)
42. I miss her here.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 01:37 PM
Jul 2015

I keep up with her elsewhere...I think someone invited you to that small group at some point, but if not, and you'd like to check in, pm me.

madfloridian

(88,117 posts)
43. Yes, I think I got an invite.
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 01:40 PM
Jul 2015

Problem is I am not on Facebook. Maybe someday. I am going to do some admin begging on her behalf soon. Was waiting until some stuff calmed down from a previous incident. I can not imagine Dinger being unkind or rude to anyone. It boggles my mind after 5 years. She would be such a great addition here.

Babel_17

(5,400 posts)
47. Please come to NY, Senator Sanders
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 07:42 PM
Jul 2015

We are a large state, The Empire State, and you'll meet, and hear from, the widest possible spectrum of people. You will get many donations and supporters like myself will aid in your visit being an amazing success. Here in NY we are tired of the same old broken down excuses. People are very fed up, and your message will catch on.

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