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slipslidingaway

(21,210 posts) Sun Aug 16, 2015, 09:57 PM Aug 2015

Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders to Make Trip to Chicago 8/17

http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Democratic-Presidential-Candidate-Bernie-Sanders-to-Make-Trip-to-Chicago-322002712.html

"Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders will make a stop in Chicago Monday on his campaign trail.

The Vermont senator is scheduled to attend a meet-and-greet fundraiser at Park West, located at 322 W. Armitage Ave., at 5 p.m.

Tickets for the event can be purchased online for $250, $750 or $1,000.

Sanders comes to Chicago after a weekend in Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair, where he drew big crowds..."

https://secure.berniesanders.com/page/contribute/chicago-reception

"Chicago Meet and Greet Fundraising Reception

Here's the information for the event:

Monday, August 17 at 5 p.m.
Chicago Meet and Greet Fundraising Reception
Park West
322 W. Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL

The minimum contribution for this event is $50."

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Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders to Make Trip to Chicago 8/17 (Original Post) slipslidingaway Aug 2015 OP

A little different than his usual stop with high priced tickets. nt Lucky Luciano Aug 2015 #1

Well, $50 is no $2,700, but I think the difference is Fawke Em Aug 2015 #2

Yes a little different, but $50 is nothing compared to some other candidates :) n/t slipslidingaway Aug 2015 #3

Confusing with the 250/750/1000 numbers listed as prices. nt Lucky Luciano Aug 2015 #4

Second link above, it has the higher prices, but also states there is a $50 minimum... slipslidingaway Aug 2015 #5

Lucky Luciano

(11,257 posts)

1. A little different than his usual stop with high priced tickets. nt

Reply to slipslidingaway (Original post)

Sun Aug 16, 2015, 11:04 PM

Aug 2015

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)

2. Well, $50 is no $2,700, but I think the difference is

Reply to Lucky Luciano (Reply #1)

Sun Aug 16, 2015, 11:07 PM

Aug 2015

that this is a reception and not a rally.

Probably have to off-set food costs and, unfortunately, running for president costs a lot of money.

It shouldn't, but it does.