Democratic Primaries

brooklynite

(94,572 posts) Sat Mar 2, 2019, 10:50 AM Mar 2019

Standing in line for the Sanders kickoff rally in Brooklyn

Maybe it’s the snow but the crowd is smaller than I would have guessed. I got here at 9 and I’m probably in the first 200 people.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Standing in line for the Sanders kickoff rally in Brooklyn (Original Post) brooklynite Mar 2019 OP

Wish I was there!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #1

I was planning on being there but we have a lot of snow in CT and couldn't drive down. Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #2

I am more exited with our new Dems, Bernie is yesterday katmondoo Mar 2019 #3

Observation: for a Brooklyn crowd, it's not that diverse here... brooklynite Mar 2019 #4

I got to listen to the opening lines of his speech he will be giving on MSNBC Peacetrain Mar 2019 #5

Are there enough to fill a high school gym? nt Autumn Mar 2019 #6

So far, no. brooklynite Mar 2019 #7

Interesting. There's a line that stretches back several blocks in the feed I'm watching. Autumn Mar 2019 #8

Diversity must be in he eye of the beholder. Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #9

The crowds I've seen this morning look diverse to me. Of course I don't have a magnifying glass. Autumn Mar 2019 #10

Well the tweet from John Haltiwanger of Business Insider used the word "diverse" to Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #11

I think it all depends on where you are at. Autumn Mar 2019 #12

Ain't that the truth! Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #13

They apparently are registering people into the Dem party onsite as well. Good! Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #14

Well that is useful. Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #15

Love your insight and opinions.... Docreed2003 Mar 2019 #16

A photo: Eric J in MN Mar 2019 #17

I'm 20 ft from the podium on the opposite side brooklynite Mar 2019 #18

Nina Turner? Sigh... brooklynite Mar 2019 #19

I think her speech so far is great. I'll give her a...Yay! Like the rest of the crowd. Autumn Mar 2019 #20

I agree, but... brooklynite Mar 2019 #21

Will they ask her? Or will their fundamental differences prevent them from reaching out? Autumn Mar 2019 #23

How was the union electrical President from PA? I only saw video but no sound unfortunately. Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #22

I missed the union electrical President from PA, I was on the phone. Shaun King? Fantastic. Autumn Mar 2019 #24

He spoke mostly about a strike; the link to Bernie was peripheral. brooklynite Mar 2019 #25

I'll find a repeat of it later so I can hear him. nt Autumn Mar 2019 #26

I guess people will make the connection since he spoke at Bernie's rally. Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #27

I do not think he was there to tout his strike. Autumn Mar 2019 #29

Yup. Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #30

Finally got CSpan video to play in iPad. Shaun sounds great! Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #28

Thank you for live reporting it to us and for sharing your perspective Tom Rinaldo Mar 2019 #31

Did the crowd fill in ? nt UniteFightBack Mar 2019 #32

Looks like a bunch of people braved the cold. Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #33

Yeah I just saw a wide shot on TV...glad to see it. I want most of 'our side' to have good rollouts UniteFightBack Mar 2019 #34

We are lucky to have great choices. Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #38

Good thing Bernie didn't try to squeeze them into a gym. Autumn Mar 2019 #37

You had to stand in line? forklift Mar 2019 #35

I go to plenty of events as an ordinary Democrat.. brooklynite Mar 2019 #40

Very nice of you to share that forklift Mar 2019 #45

If you're going to serve the ball, I'm going to return it... brooklynite Mar 2019 #46

Bernie's inspirational and the crowd is cheering! But, it's not cultish, angry psychotic crap. lindysalsagal Mar 2019 #36

Thanks for the report. BannonsLiver Mar 2019 #39

Yeah, 13 thousand showing up might be kind of small. Autumn Mar 2019 #41

Wait - haven't you heard. He should have had 100,000 outside in Brooklyn. He is so over!!! Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #42

Yes melman Mar 2019 #43

I'm pissed they didn't all show up! Autumn Mar 2019 #44

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

1. Wish I was there!!

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 10:59 AM

Mar 2019

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)

2. I was planning on being there but we have a lot of snow in CT and couldn't drive down.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 11:01 AM

Mar 2019

Wish I was there!

This person tweeted right before 10 that the line was 12 blocks long. Not sure how many people that would be but I’m sure even with the bad weather, there will be lots of excitement.

Link to tweet

?s=21

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

katmondoo

(6,457 posts)

3. I am more exited with our new Dems, Bernie is yesterday

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 11:01 AM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

brooklynite

(94,572 posts)

4. Observation: for a Brooklyn crowd, it's not that diverse here...

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 11:35 AM

Mar 2019

The crowd you’ll see behind him is a lot more varied than the folks in front.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Peacetrain

(22,877 posts)

5. I got to listen to the opening lines of his speech he will be giving on MSNBC

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 11:39 AM

Mar 2019

And it sounded awesome..

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Autumn

(45,087 posts)

6. Are there enough to fill a high school gym? nt

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 11:46 AM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

brooklynite

(94,572 posts)

7. So far, no.

Reply to Autumn (Reply #6)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 11:50 AM

Mar 2019

but they’re still letting people in.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Autumn

(45,087 posts)

8. Interesting. There's a line that stretches back several blocks in the feed I'm watching.

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #7)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 11:51 AM

Mar 2019

You must have good seating. It looks like more than enough to fill a gym, even as cold as it is.

Link to tweet

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)

9. Diversity must be in he eye of the beholder.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 11:59 AM

Mar 2019

Link to tweet

?s=21

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Autumn

(45,087 posts)

10. The crowds I've seen this morning look diverse to me. Of course I don't have a magnifying glass.

Reply to Nanjeanne (Reply #9)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 12:01 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)

11. Well the tweet from John Haltiwanger of Business Insider used the word "diverse" to

Reply to Autumn (Reply #10)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 12:05 PM

Mar 2019

describe the crowd. But maybe he is standing in a different spot or just has a different perspective.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Autumn

(45,087 posts)

12. I think it all depends on where you are at.

Reply to Nanjeanne (Reply #11)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 12:11 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)

13. Ain't that the truth!

Reply to Autumn (Reply #12)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 12:12 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)

14. They apparently are registering people into the Dem party onsite as well. Good!

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 12:15 PM

Mar 2019

Link to tweet

?s=21

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Demsrule86

(68,576 posts)

15. Well that is useful.

Reply to Nanjeanne (Reply #14)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 12:24 PM

Mar 2019

No matter who the candidate is...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Docreed2003

(16,859 posts)

16. Love your insight and opinions....

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 12:30 PM

Mar 2019

Let us know how it goes today!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Eric J in MN

(35,619 posts)

17. A photo:

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 12:46 PM

Mar 2019

Link to tweet

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

brooklynite

(94,572 posts)

18. I'm 20 ft from the podium on the opposite side

Reply to Eric J in MN (Reply #17)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 12:58 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

brooklynite

(94,572 posts)

19. Nina Turner? Sigh...

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 01:14 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Autumn

(45,087 posts)

20. I think her speech so far is great. I'll give her a...Yay! Like the rest of the crowd.

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #19)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 01:17 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

brooklynite

(94,572 posts)

21. I agree, but...

Reply to Autumn (Reply #20)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 01:22 PM

Mar 2019

Will she make the same speech for Biden, Klobuchar, Brown or Castro?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Autumn

(45,087 posts)

23. Will they ask her? Or will their fundamental differences prevent them from reaching out?

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #21)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 01:26 PM

Mar 2019

Who knows. Shaun King is doing a tremendous speech.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)

22. How was the union electrical President from PA? I only saw video but no sound unfortunately.

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #19)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 01:22 PM

Mar 2019

And how is Shaun King?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Autumn

(45,087 posts)

24. I missed the union electrical President from PA, I was on the phone. Shaun King? Fantastic.

Reply to Nanjeanne (Reply #22)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 01:28 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

brooklynite

(94,572 posts)

25. He spoke mostly about a strike; the link to Bernie was peripheral.

Reply to Autumn (Reply #24)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 01:30 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Autumn

(45,087 posts)

26. I'll find a repeat of it later so I can hear him. nt

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #25)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 01:31 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)

27. I guess people will make the connection since he spoke at Bernie's rally.

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #25)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 01:32 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Autumn

(45,087 posts)

29. I do not think he was there to tout his strike.

Reply to Nanjeanne (Reply #27)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 01:47 PM

Mar 2019

peripheral indeed

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)

30. Yup.

Reply to Autumn (Reply #29)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 01:48 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)

28. Finally got CSpan video to play in iPad. Shaun sounds great!

Reply to Autumn (Reply #24)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 01:33 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Tom Rinaldo

(22,913 posts)

31. Thank you for live reporting it to us and for sharing your perspective

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 02:08 PM

Mar 2019

It looks cold out there.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

UniteFightBack

(8,231 posts)

32. Did the crowd fill in ? nt

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 02:10 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)

33. Looks like a bunch of people braved the cold.

Reply to UniteFightBack (Reply #32)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 02:14 PM

Mar 2019

Link to tweet

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

UniteFightBack

(8,231 posts)

34. Yeah I just saw a wide shot on TV...glad to see it. I want most of 'our side' to have good rollouts

Reply to Nanjeanne (Reply #33)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 02:16 PM

Mar 2019

regardless.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Nanjeanne

(4,960 posts)

38. We are lucky to have great choices.

Reply to UniteFightBack (Reply #34)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 02:22 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Autumn

(45,087 posts)

37. Good thing Bernie didn't try to squeeze them into a gym.

Reply to Nanjeanne (Reply #33)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 02:21 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

forklift

(401 posts)

35. You had to stand in line?

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 02:20 PM

Mar 2019

I thought you were one of the VIPs that Sanders would whisk to the front row with a separate entrance.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

brooklynite

(94,572 posts)

40. I go to plenty of events as an ordinary Democrat..

Reply to forklift (Reply #35)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 02:57 PM

Mar 2019

...and I don’t think that Bernie wants my money.

That said, I didn’t have to wait on line when my wife and I had dinner with him and Jane at the elite DSCC retreat in Martha’s Vineyard in 2011.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

forklift

(401 posts)

45. Very nice of you to share that

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #40)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 07:55 PM

Mar 2019

Thanks!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

brooklynite

(94,572 posts)

46. If you're going to serve the ball, I'm going to return it...

Reply to forklift (Reply #45)

Sun Mar 3, 2019, 01:18 PM

Mar 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

lindysalsagal

(20,686 posts)

36. Bernie's inspirational and the crowd is cheering! But, it's not cultish, angry psychotic crap.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2019, 02:21 PM

Mar 2019

They're really listening and responding in normal small cheers. They're changing their response based on what he says. It doesn't have that inhuman, angry, revenge sound that 45 gets. This sounds normal and sane.

He's winding up with foreign policy and domestic pot de-criminalizing. Uses phrases like, "because of the work we've done together," and "transforming our country".

Promising jobs, slowing urban gentrification, providing low-income urban housing and rural hospitals and jobs. Talking the end of gun violence: Common sense gun legislation. Talking civil rights, ending voter supression, making voting easier. CHOICE!!!

Talking taking on Wall street, insurance cos, military cos,prison cos, fossil fuel cos, and corrupt election financing.

Gotta admit, he's singing my songs!!! Now they're cheering "Bernie! Bernie!!"

"This is what I believe: If we don't allow trump to divide us up, and remain united in justice and human dignity, love and compassion, the future is extraordinary and there is nothing we will not be able to accomplish!" Ending with a music file : Power to the people!"

YAY, Bernie! The sound of hope! Loved it!