Bernie Sanders supporters line up for Baltimore rally

[think]

Bernie Sanders supporters line up for Baltimore rally

By Michael Dresser Contact Reporter
The Baltimore Sun
April 23, 2016


Bernie Sanders supporters ringed the blocks surrounding the Royal Farms Arena hours before his noon rally in the run-up to Tuesday's Maryland primary.

The diverse crowd began forming in the early morning hours despite rain that forced a move to the arena from Druid Hill Park.

The event brought out a mix of races and generations -- many who attended despite a sense that Sanders' candidacy was not destined to succeed. Supporters of the Vermont senator remained upbeat despite polls showing Hillary Clinton leading in Maryland and other states that vote Tuesday.

Malcolm Rubinstein of Baltimore said he was not optimistic about his candidate's chances but thinks he deserves to win.

"Hillary is the best candidate for the system we have," said Rubinstein, 64. "Bernie is the best candidate for the system we should have."

Ben Jealous, the former NAACP president who has become one of Sanders' chief surrogates, marveled at the crowd waiting outside...

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[Octafish]

1. Lots of campaigning left.

Go, Bernie! Go, Maryland! Vote for Bernie!

[think]

4. Yep. This campaign is far from over. So many important issues. /nt

[appalachiablue]

8. Agree, Go Baltimore and Maryland!!

[NobodyHere]

2. But will they line up for the polls?

[winter is coming]

3. A better question would be whether there will be enough ballots.

And polling places. And working machines. And...

[trudyco]

7. So can they have somebody go down the line and get people to check their voting

status right there? The power of the internet. Make sure they know what precinct they are in. Who to contact if they have a voting issue, even it's just to get to the polls?

Seems like these huge rallies would be prime time to organize and track things. People are just waiting in line anyway. It's interesting that the national story is he polls high with the younger generation but the people waiting in line were a cross section of America.

Bernie should organize his own exit polling after the NYC primary. I don't know if SOS Clinton would stoop to Repub tactics but it's possible that some of her most enthusiastic local political operatives might.

[pdsimdars]

5. Brilliant quote

"Hillary is the best candidate for the system we have," said Rubinstein, 64. "Bernie is the best candidate for the system we should have."

[trudyco]

6. I thought so too /nt

[appalachiablue]

9. + 10