Democratic Primaries

brooklynite

(94,683 posts) Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:40 PM Feb 2020

I'm at the Biden event in Manchester....the crowd is not large...

And no, I’m not “bashing”. One of the things I come to NH for us to evaluate how the campaigns are doing. Factor out the press and staff (and political tourists) and this is a crowd for a mid-tier candidate. (Maybe 200 voters?)

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

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I'm at the Biden event in Manchester....the crowd is not large... (Original Post) brooklynite Feb 2020 OP

Thanks again for the ground-level view of what's going on. Mike 03 Feb 2020 #1

Poor, dear Joe... cilla4progress Feb 2020 #2

Yes poor poor Joe who has been loyal and he doesn't receive that back. nt UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #8

Seriously wisteria Feb 2020 #9

I know PatSeg Feb 2020 #10

I just noticed - they have a teleprompter set up. brooklynite Feb 2020 #3

Sounds like bashing to me padah513 Feb 2020 #4

I agree wisteria Feb 2020 #12

+1 TexasTowelie Feb 2020 #16

If stating facts is "bashing" I'd say you have a low standard... brooklynite Feb 2020 #27

Biden fans are home watching Matlock. Scurrilous Feb 2020 #5

Manchester is the largest city in New Hampshire, isn't it? bluewater Feb 2020 #6

110,000 people PatSeg Feb 2020 #15

Mayor Pete is the flavor of the week wisteria Feb 2020 #7

I don't know which "event" you're at, but most of the Biden people are out knocking on doors today.. George II Feb 2020 #11

Thank you wisteria Feb 2020 #13

You would be wrong, they added an event at the Rex Theater in Manchester brooklynite Feb 2020 #17

Bazinga! melman Feb 2020 #26

Yes, we're going to the dinner brooklynite Feb 2020 #24

Is this a free event, or did it cost to get in? Croney Feb 2020 #14

Free public event... brooklynite Feb 2020 #18

How big are other crowds in nearly all-white NH? brush Feb 2020 #19

This was our first event; I expect Amy's event this afternoon will be packed. brooklynite Feb 2020 #22

Are they tourists? Autumn Feb 2020 #20

Based on discussions with people on the line to get in, I'd say 25-30% brooklynite Feb 2020 #21

Wow. nt Autumn Feb 2020 #23

According to this Globe reporter.. melman Feb 2020 #28

Is anyone still buying this shit? greenjar_01 Feb 2020 #25

Just did an interview with the NY Times brooklynite Feb 2020 #29

This is really running late... brooklynite Feb 2020 #30

Fashionablly late is 20 minutes. It's been an hour and Joe hasn't come out. brooklynite Feb 2020 #31

I am reliably informed that Joe has entered the building... brooklynite Feb 2020 #32

Mike 03

(16,616 posts)

1. Thanks again for the ground-level view of what's going on.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:42 PM

Feb 2020

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

cilla4progress

(24,760 posts)

2. Poor, dear Joe...

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:42 PM

Feb 2020

He did fine - well - in the debate. He's given this country everything and is still standing and sacrificing.

We could do worse. Far worse.

I hope he is in peace.

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

UniteFightBack

(8,231 posts)

8. Yes poor poor Joe who has been loyal and he doesn't receive that back. nt

Reply to cilla4progress (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:47 PM

Feb 2020

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

wisteria

(19,581 posts)

9. Seriously

Reply to cilla4progress (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:48 PM

Feb 2020

He isn’t dead.
Many people still support him. He was never expected to win here anyway. Pete is the new flavor of the week.

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

PatSeg

(47,560 posts)

10. I know

Reply to wisteria (Reply #9)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:50 PM

Feb 2020

For a minute there, I thought he had died!

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

brooklynite

(94,683 posts)

3. I just noticed - they have a teleprompter set up.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:43 PM

Feb 2020

He should chuck the script and just talk to every voter here.

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

padah513

(2,504 posts)

4. Sounds like bashing to me

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:43 PM

Feb 2020

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

wisteria

(19,581 posts)

12. I agree

Reply to padah513 (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:50 PM

Feb 2020

Trying to suggest something bigger than what it really is.
Crowds don’t equal votes. Bernie will tell you that after 2016.

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

TexasTowelie

(112,349 posts)

16. +1

Reply to padah513 (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:54 PM

Feb 2020

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

brooklynite

(94,683 posts)

27. If stating facts is "bashing" I'd say you have a low standard...

Reply to padah513 (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 01:11 PM

Feb 2020

I agree that crowd size doesn’t relate to voting, but it’s a measure of organization.

Link to tweet

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

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)

5. Biden fans are home watching Matlock.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:44 PM

Feb 2020

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

bluewater

(5,376 posts)

6. Manchester is the largest city in New Hampshire, isn't it?

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:45 PM

Feb 2020

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

PatSeg

(47,560 posts)

15. 110,000 people

Reply to bluewater (Reply #6)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:52 PM

Feb 2020

About the size of South Bend, Indiana. Everything is pretty small in New Hampshire. I lived in Nashua for a few years, the 2nd largest city, 86,000 people.

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

wisteria

(19,581 posts)

7. Mayor Pete is the flavor of the week

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:46 PM

Feb 2020

Biden was never expected to win NH. Still support him 100%

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

George II

(67,782 posts)

11. I don't know which "event" you're at, but most of the Biden people are out knocking on doors today..

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:50 PM

Feb 2020

There are no formal campaign events scheduled for today. The only REAL "event" will be Biden's participation tonight at the annual McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner at 7:00 PM (most candidates will be participating). Will you be there?

Then there will be another Volunteer Appreciation Event at the Stark Brewing Company at 8:00 PM.

Tomorrow will be all-day canvassing.

Then Monday will be the Pre-Election Rally at the Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Manchester at 5:45.

Finally, he and Jill Biden will be hosting a Primary Night Party at the Nashua Radisson.

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

wisteria

(19,581 posts)

13. Thank you

Reply to George II (Reply #11)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:51 PM

Feb 2020

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

brooklynite

(94,683 posts)

17. You would be wrong, they added an event at the Rex Theater in Manchester

Reply to George II (Reply #11)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:54 PM

Feb 2020

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

melman

(7,681 posts)

26. Bazinga!

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #17)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 01:11 PM

Feb 2020

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

brooklynite

(94,683 posts)

24. Yes, we're going to the dinner

Reply to George II (Reply #11)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 01:07 PM

Feb 2020

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

Croney

(4,662 posts)

14. Is this a free event, or did it cost to get in?

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:52 PM

Feb 2020

I paid $250 last year to go to a Biden event and he did not disappoint, but I wouldn't say the crowd was large. I'm glad I went but I won't be paying for more meet-and-greets.

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

brooklynite

(94,683 posts)

18. Free public event...

Reply to Croney (Reply #14)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:55 PM

Feb 2020

Link to tweet

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

brush

(53,815 posts)

19. How big are other crowds in nearly all-white NH?

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:58 PM

Feb 2020

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

brooklynite

(94,683 posts)

22. This was our first event; I expect Amy's event this afternoon will be packed.

Reply to brush (Reply #19)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 01:01 PM

Feb 2020

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

Autumn

(45,120 posts)

20. Are they tourists?

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 12:59 PM

Feb 2020

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

brooklynite

(94,683 posts)

21. Based on discussions with people on the line to get in, I'd say 25-30%

Reply to Autumn (Reply #20)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 01:01 PM

Feb 2020

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

Autumn

(45,120 posts)

23. Wow. nt

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #21)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 01:04 PM

Feb 2020

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

melman

(7,681 posts)

28. According to this Globe reporter..

Reply to Autumn (Reply #20)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 01:15 PM

Feb 2020

..it's hard to find any locals there.

Link to tweet

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

greenjar_01

(6,477 posts)

25. Is anyone still buying this shit?

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 01:08 PM

Feb 2020

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

brooklynite

(94,683 posts)

29. Just did an interview with the NY Times

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 01:18 PM

Feb 2020

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

brooklynite

(94,683 posts)

30. This is really running late...

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 01:22 PM

Feb 2020

Announced for 11:30. Two pre speeches and it’s an hour later

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

brooklynite

(94,683 posts)

31. Fashionablly late is 20 minutes. It's been an hour and Joe hasn't come out.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 01:24 PM

Feb 2020

Michelle Kwan
Former Governor Lynch
Cute kids doing pledge of allegiance.

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

brooklynite

(94,683 posts)

32. I am reliably informed that Joe has entered the building...

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sat Feb 8, 2020, 01:37 PM

Feb 2020

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

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