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Has anyone ever been to a political candidate rally? What was it like? (lemmy.world)

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I've been invited to attend a Tim Walz rally tonight, and I have no idea what to expect. Share your stories and get me pumped up to see our next VP!

Update: Everybody was right, lots of standing and clapping, but what I really didn't expect was the sense of family I felt with all these strangers around me. We'd bump into each other, and laugh it off, one guy was telling me about how his son was thinking about going to the college that I work at (I was still wearing my shirt from work), and we all just knew that we were working together to make great things happen. I'll probably skip the next one, but it was a great experience. I'm glad I went, and would recommend going to one if you have a chance, and a candidate you believe in.

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[-] gdog05@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

I went to a Bernie rally in 2015. It was by far (by a wide, wide margin) the best attended political rally we'd ever had in Idaho. It was at the college stadium and I chose to stand in the crowd nearest the podium. That was cool. But, I was standing in line for two hours and then the rally was about three hours. The standing floor at the rally was really crushed in so you don't have personal space and you can't really shift your weight and relax muscles. So, I recommend getting a chair if they're available. I was getting so fatigued I was having a hard time enjoying it. I would totally do it again. But I'd head for seating.

[-] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

There is a "special guest" on the itinerary. My wife asked "What if it's Bernie?"

I doubt it will be, but I low key geeked out a little at the possibility. 😁

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