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BumRushDaShow

(142,269 posts) Fri Oct 25, 2024, 10:48 AM Oct 25

Kamala Harris Breaks Her Own Crowd Size Record in Georgia

Source: Newsweek

Updated Oct 25, 2024 at 4:15 AM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris held her best-attended political rally ever alongside former President Barack Obama in Georgia on Thursday.

Around 20,000 people attended a packed rally for the vice president at James R. Hallford Stadium in Clarkston, according to a Reuter's report citing the Harris campaign. The second largest political rally for Harris was attended by approximately 17,000 supporters in Greensboro, North Carolina, early last month.

The seated capacity of Thursday's rally venue, which often hosts outdoor high school sporting events, is listed at 15,600. However, images and videos of the Harris rally shared online appear to show some of the boisterous crowd standing on the field, making the campaign's attendance numbers feasible.

In addition to Obama, Bruce Springsteen was featured at the rally and performed briefly before the former president and the vice president took the stage. Clarkston is located in DeKalb County, which is one of the most Democratic-leaning counties in Georgia, with over 83 percent of voters having backed President Joe Biden in 2020.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-breaks-crowd-size-record-georgia-1974695

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Kamala Harris Breaks Her Own Crowd Size Record in Georgia (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Oct 25 OP

"In addition to Obama..." -how about "In addition to former President Barack Obama..." EarthFirst Oct 25 #1

The first time he was mentioned in the article he was marybourg Oct 25 #3

This particular article refers to TSF as 'former' and 'former President ' three separate occasions... EarthFirst Oct 25 #5

I agree it's a slap in the face to PBO FakeNoose Oct 25 #7

Actually the next mention of Obama calls marybourg Oct 25 #8

Trump might have bigger crowds if he wasn't a walking, mumbling , feebleminded, racist shit stain. cstanleytech Oct 25 #2

Unfortunately, even though MAGAs won't show up wnylib Oct 25 #9

True and it says what kind of people they are as they clearly believe women are cattle and meant only to give birth. cstanleytech Oct 25 #13

It broke my heart to miss it since it was so close, brer cat Oct 25 #4

You were there in spirit, and that's what counts FakeNoose Oct 25 #6

What a sweet thing to say, FakeNoose. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 25 #11

My cousin who lives in Duluth BumRushDaShow Oct 25 #10

Yahooooooooo. Magoo48 Oct 25 #12

EarthFirst

(3,151 posts)

1. "In addition to Obama..." -how about "In addition to former President Barack Obama..."

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 11:11 AM

Oct 25

When TSF is afforded the same title recognition in the media; how about the same fucking decency to former Democratic Presidents…

marybourg

(13,181 posts)

3. The first time he was mentioned in the article he was

Reply to EarthFirst (Reply #1)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 11:38 AM

Oct 25

accorded his full title. After that first mention, normal newspaper protocol shortens the next mentions to the surname.

EarthFirst

(3,151 posts)

5. This particular article refers to TSF as 'former' and 'former President ' three separate occasions...

Reply to marybourg (Reply #3)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 11:44 AM

Oct 25

…after being referenced as former President in paragraph five.

So no; this isn’t the general protocol in all print/digital media and I see it regularly and it infuriates me.

FakeNoose

(35,666 posts)

7. I agree it's a slap in the face to PBO

Reply to EarthFirst (Reply #5)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 11:56 AM

Oct 25

I hope people are writing letters to the editor, but ... somehow I don't think so.

marybourg

(13,181 posts)

8. Actually the next mention of Obama calls

Reply to EarthFirst (Reply #5)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 12:03 PM

Oct 25

him the “former President “ and the subsequent mention of tRump calls him “Trump”.

Plenty to criticize the press for, but these naming conventions are decades old and have become rote.

cstanleytech

(27,001 posts)

2. Trump might have bigger crowds if he wasn't a walking, mumbling , feebleminded, racist shit stain.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 11:20 AM

Oct 25

wnylib

(24,382 posts)

9. Unfortunately, even though MAGAs won't show up

Reply to cstanleytech (Reply #2)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 12:45 PM

Oct 25

at Adolf Trump's rallies, they will still vote for him as a vote against "the libs." They might not personally like Vance, but they will be OK with Vance taking over for the brown-faced fascist because Vance will carry out the Trump legacy of hate.

cstanleytech

(27,001 posts)

13. True and it says what kind of people they are as they clearly believe women are cattle and meant only to give birth.

Reply to wnylib (Reply #9)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 02:27 PM

Oct 25

Even though giving no choice to a woman and forcing them to give birth is in effect the government engaged in legalized slavery.

brer cat

(26,260 posts)

4. It broke my heart to miss it since it was so close,

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 11:42 AM

Oct 25

but I never drive anywhere near Atlanta, and I don't drive at night.

FakeNoose

(35,666 posts)

6. You were there in spirit, and that's what counts

Reply to brer cat (Reply #4)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 11:53 AM

Oct 25

littlemissmartypants

(25,483 posts)

11. What a sweet thing to say, FakeNoose. ❤️

Reply to FakeNoose (Reply #6)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 01:18 PM

Oct 25

BumRushDaShow

(142,269 posts)

10. My cousin who lives in Duluth

Reply to brer cat (Reply #4)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 12:48 PM

Oct 25

literally drove there to try to see if she could get in and texted that her friend managed to do so but she couldn't because they were completely at capacity. She said the SS were all over the place. She did say she got close enough to hear the roars though...

Magoo48

(5,345 posts)

12. Yahooooooooo.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 01:34 PM

Oct 25

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