When I clicked online to Bernie's kick-off site and looked at the rallies planned in these venerable old mountains, my jaw literally dropped and a gasp of air joined my exploding smile.
"My god, this area is deep red." There exist no Democratic representation in DC from any of these isolated areas where the streams flow swift and most livings are made by toiling on the land.
A long standing joke about Avery County, NC is that they have two Republican parties competing in county elections. I recall an editor telling me years ago to keep my mouth shut at county commission meetings, "they all carry guns," she said.
It's been difficult for me to buy into and agree with the pundits suggesting that Sen. Sander's appeal comes mostly from an elite demographic.
9:21 AM PT:
It's reported that some of the July 29, Kick-0ff events are already full.
Keep on trucking folks.
9:26 AM PT: FYI: "Bernie Sanders has gone on the record and said that July 29th is the single most important date for his campaign. At 7 pm EST, volunteers and activists all around the country will gather in apartments, houses, restaurants, bars, schools, and town halls to discuss how they can best help Bernie Sanders.
This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people in your area, promote our subreddit, and brainstorm ways to locally contribute to the Grassroots Revolution.
https://www.reddit.com/...
10:32 AM PT: Yes, I think we can safely say a once in a... (2+ / 0-)
lifetime campaign. I'm stoked!
Next stop... the Southland!
I took a look the other day at the map that showed where all the people were organizing, and my state of Florida was plum full of scheduled events. From one end of the state to the other.
I can't wait to see how successful this day will be for Bernie.
While telling ourselves how great our country is... we lose sight of what it takes to make it better.
by markthshark on Thu Jul 23, 2015 at 01:23:02 PM EDT
11:13 AM PT: more news that the events are filling up: Most in Pasadena, Calif. were full (1+ / 0-)
I ended up going with choice #4, which was fine but obviously new, because it only had one person.
We've got 6 days to help this go even better. Wish we could call into the red states, all phone-bankish!
by philipmerrill on Thu Jul 23, 2015 at 01:34:20 PM EDT
Definition of exuberance, these folks are organizing for Bernie.
Avery County Sanders Kick off
Jul 29, 2015 7:00 PM EDT
Avery Morrison Library (Newland, NC)
America needs big ideas and nonsense. We need to show Bernie we have his back!!!!
July 29 Organizing Meeting
< 50.0 miles
An Evening with Bernie in Spruce Pine
Jul 29, 2015 7:00 PM EDT
private info withheld (Spruce Pine, NC)
BERNIE has stood with consistency and straight-talk for 40 years. Our country needs his leadership and example to regain our footing as a country that values its citizens and practices true democracy. Join with others to marshal the energies BERNIE is bringing forward, perhaps more than at an
July 29 Organizing Meeting
< 50.0 miles
Burnsvillians for Bernie meeting. Come discuss, listen and support Bernie Sanders and what he stands for.
Jul 29, 2015 7:00 PM EDT
Snaggy Mountain Farm (Burnsville, NC)
Come feel the Bern in Burnsville!
July 29 Organizing Meeting
< 50.0 miles
Bernie Sanders on the Big Screen & Grassroots Volunteers Meeting
Jul 29, 2015 7:00 PM EDT
Abingdon Cinemall (Abingdon, VA)
The first part of the meeting will be for Bernie supporters to meet each other and share their stories about why they support Bernie. The second part will be a live online broadcast featuring Bernie and campaign staff discussing concrete steps we can all take together, right then, to build our movement.
July 29 Organizing Meeting
< 50.0 miles
Tri-Cities Tn/Va For Bernie Sanders Webcast Event
Jul 29, 2015 7:00 PM EDT
The Acoustic Coffeehouse Next Door (Johnson City, TN)
We will be getting together to share our stories of how we all came to be involved in the Bernie Sanders campaign, and participating in a live webcast event with the candidate himself.
July 29 Organizing Meeting
< 50.0 miles
Burnsville NC for Bernie Sanders
Jul 29, 2015 6:30 PM EDT
Yancey County Public Library (Burnsville, NC)
Only one declared candidate for the office of President of the United States is not beholden to the corporate interests that typically use fear, intimidation, and "moral" issues to buy campaigns. If you are interested in YOUR vote being counted, Bernie Sanders is your candidate. Please join us
July 29 Organizing Meeting
< 50.0 miles
Organizing Meeting for Bernie Sanders in Independence, Virginia
Jul 29, 2015 7:00 PM EDT
Private info withheld (Independence, VA)
We will be watching a live broadcast from Bernie Sanders and discussing ways to promote Bernie's campaign in Southwest Virginia
July 29 Organizing Meeting
< 50.0 miles
Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Bernie Sanders Organizing Event
Jul 29, 2015 6:30 PM EDT
Private info withheld (Bristol, TN)
Northeast Tennessee: Let's all meet and learn what we can do to get Bernie Sanders in the White House in 2016! Get excited! I am ready to be a part of the political process and make some real change for the better and I hope that you are too! This event will be at my home near Bristol, TN.&nbs
July 29 Organizing Meeting
< 50.0 miles
Old Fort Library Organizing Meeting
Jul 29, 2015 7:00 PM EDT
Old Fort Library (Old Fort, NC)
Come join us for Sen. Sanders national campaign organizing meeting. We will be viewing the live broadcast from Sen. Sanders at 7:30PM. Come early if you want to talk and organize. Room is held from 6:00PM until 8:00PM.
July 29 Organizing Meeting
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And, I searched more zips in rural areas and found the same eye-popping results. July 29 may be a day of political destiny.
Want to kick-off, too? Click here.
and Feel the Bern!
https://secure.berniesanders.com/...
It's doesn't. Sky-high poverty rates distinguish the below Va, TN and NC counties.
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