When it comes to filling a venue, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is not exactly 2016'sunderdog.
Sanders, who is running as a progressive alternative to presumed Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton, spoke Wednesday at Madison's Alliant Energy Center, which seats 10,231 people. The campaign had expected a massive turnout in the left-leaning city, which has deep roots in progressive politics and activism. Their prediction was correct: Arena staff said 9,600 people were in attendance.
"Tonight, we have more people at any meeting for a candidate of president of the United States than any other candidate,"
Sanders said, according to the Associated Press, who put the turnout at 10,000.
Reporters at the event tweeted photos of the enormous crowd:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/07/01/bernie-sanders-madison_n_7709966.html
I think Bernie's message will resonate with the average American. All they need to do is hear his message.
Sanders, who is running as a progressive alternative to presumed Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton, spoke Wednesday at Madison's Alliant Energy Center, which seats 10,231 people. The campaign had expected a massive turnout in the left-leaning city, which has deep roots in progressive politics and activism. Their prediction was correct: Arena staff said 9,600 people were in attendance.
"Tonight, we have more people at any meeting for a candidate of president of the United States than any other candidate,"
Sanders said, according to the Associated Press, who put the turnout at 10,000.
Reporters at the event tweeted photos of the enormous crowd:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/07/01/bernie-sanders-madison_n_7709966.html
I think Bernie's message will resonate with the average American. All they need to do is hear his message.
