Enthusiastic Packed Crowd of 9,000 Greets Bernie Sanders in Greensboro, N.C.

[KoKo]

By Michael Hyland and Rod Overton, WNCN News

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — An overflow crowd showed up to see Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders in Greensboro on Sunday — the same day a key poll showed him pulling ahead of Hillary Clinton in early primary states.

Sanders was hoping the big crowds he’s attracted across the country would continue in North Carolina — just as he has pulled ahead in Iowa and New Hampshire polling.

The Vermont senator’s campaign rally Sunday evening was at the Greensboro Coliseum’s special events center, which can seat 5,000 people. The venue was full and there was standing-room only. After speaking to that group, Sanders went to a nearby room and spoke to hundreds of other would-be voters.In all, officials with Sanders said that 9,129 people showed up to see Sanders on Sunday evening.

In the Iowa caucuses, Sanders has taken a 10-point lead over former Secretary of State Clinton, 43 percent to 33 percent, according to the CBS News poll which was released Sunday. In New Hampshire, Sanders leads Clinton 52 percent to 30 percent, according to the poll.

The Greensboro stop is part of a three-state weekend swing through the South, where he faces a challenge overcoming strong support for party nominee front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton in the black community. On Sunday, Sanders said the country is turning its back on a generation of black youth who can’t get jobs.

He cited data showing “real” unemployment among black high school graduates between 17 and 20 years old at 51 percent. His solutions include more funds for education and an infrastructure jobs program.

Some supporters came to the rally knowing exactly what message they would hear. “He’s been saying the same message for 30 years. He’s as genuine as they come,” said Betsy Weitzman of Chapel Hill.

“They are sick and tired of establishment economics and they want real change in this country,” Sanders said to heavy applause on Sunday.

It’s that message young people like Cecilia Cherubini say is resonating with them. Even though Sanders is one of the oldest candidates in the race, she says he’s connecting with people like her. “I think that’s part of it. And I think it’s also because he’s very for women’s issues, which is an issue that has diminished some. But, feminism needs to come back more,” said Cherubini of Greensboro.

http://wncn.com/2015/09/13/packed-crowd-greets-bernie-sanders-in-greensboro/

[peacebird]

1. K&R for an accurate OP on the event!

[Duval]

2. K&R

Thanks, KoKo! Being from Greensboro, NC, I am thrilled that so many came to hear Bernie's message.

[Uncle Joe]

3. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, KoKo.

[appalachiablue]

4. K & R. Wonderful, uuge Barn Berner event in North Carolina. What an enthused, motivated

crowd of over 9,000 to come out on a Sunday night. That's the strength and appeal of Bernie Sanders, Man of the People!

~ GO BERNIE GO!

[WorseBeforeBetter]

15. THAT is what I want as a yard sign! (n/t)

[appalachiablue]

18. You, me & a others! It's a terrific graphic & would make a great T-Shirt, Tote, Car Magnet & more!

GO BERNIE GO!!

[L0oniX]

5. K & R

[WorseBeforeBetter]

6. K&R from North Carolina!

I actually teared up a bit at that 51% unemployment number. That's obscene.

There's something comforting about the look of joy on the faces in the diverse crowd, along with that one hand cupping his.

[retrowire]

10. i teared up at the racial inequality part...

and the Muslim student who spoke before him who was the friend of those 3 wonderful Muslim students who were gunned down over a parking space a few months ago.

With Bernie, we'll make it right.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

14. That shooting was horrible. Truly tragic.

I haven't watched the full clip... tonight when I get home from work. And thanks for all the positive you've been contributing to the board!

[retrowire]

16. thanks. I'm proud to help the DU out. :) n/t

[Enthusiast]

7. Kicked and recommended!

I listened to the whole thing. Such enthusiasm! Off the charts!

[left-of-center2012]

8. Sanders soaring in polls

"In the Iowa caucuses, Sanders has taken a 10-point lead over former Secretary of State Clinton, 43 percent to 33 percent, according to the CBS News poll which was released Sunday.
In New Hampshire, Sanders leads Clinton 52 percent to 30 percent, according to the poll."

[SoapBox]

9. K & R!

Go Bernie! Go Berners!

[avaistheone1]

11. This is exciting!

[retrowire]

12. and again, just to spread the bern, I'm posting this everywhere about the Greensboro event

I was right in front against the rails! I shook his hand and my wife and I both got selfies with him and Jane.

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I made a Google Drive page for everyone to access freely to see all the pictures I took as well as video.

Check it out!

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By_AwDVj_xg2QWZYZm1qcEpCSmM&usp=drive_web

[KoKo]

20. And....Thanks "Retrowire" for all your work in the BS Group and

the Great Pics & Links!

[Zorra]

13. That's a really great pic!

[WillyT]

17. HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!!

[marions ghost]

19. Video clips re Greensboro rally:

(bystander video)

(local Fox News report)

(campaign report)