Hello from Charlotte, NC -- Trump is on the way for a #MAGA rally -- some rallygoers have been in line since last night. And it's been raining heavily here.pic.twitter.com/LGSKdYvZov
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@JeffZeleny and producer@betsy_klein are here. A loud "CNN SUCKS" chant broke out when reporters lined up for their 5pm live shots. Then a man walked over to me and said, "nothing personal."Show this thread -
People still streaming in. Best vantage points are taken, but there's some room left. At the front entrance, an organizer says, "Anyone looking for seats, head to section 127 or 128!"
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Lots of reporters have pointed this out, and I'm seeing it firsthand: Groups jeer CNN here, but individuals ask for selfies and say "we're glad you're here." Yes, some are insulting, but many others are friendly. I've been having so many conversations, not much time to tweet.
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Relatively quiet in the arena. Then all of a sudden, an announcer says "ladies and gentlemen..." and the crowd ROARS... "the 45th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump!" Long walk to stage. "USA" chant now.pic.twitter.com/n1le2EKZ9P
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As you might've noticed, my tweets are a bit delayed because cell phone reception is shaky in here! He's in media-bashing mode now. Boos, then more boos. Some supporters turn around & point at us in the press pen.
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I've watched so many of these rallies on TV, I find myself mouthing some of the words, predicting the next line. It's like knowing the lyrics of a song, except the songs are about "chain migration" and "finishing the wall"
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Before Trump arrived, I heard a rallygoer talking to a group of others about the bomb suspect: "He was a LIBERAL! He was anti-Trump on his Facebook." She said "they" (didn't say who) "put stickers on his van, like, last night." The same woman then screamed anti-media sentiments.
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That's a wrap at the Bojangles Coliseum. You know that feeling in your ears when you're leaving a concert? Yeah, that.
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This gentleman came up to the press pen and mocked me, but then said "We love you. We do."https://twitter.com/timfunk/status/1055913158311923717 …
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Here's what the rally looked like from the press pen, in case you're curiouspic.twitter.com/2jHRyZY4wE
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The swimming pool in New Hampshire didn't count?
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i've thought about that, i'm glad i went, but i don't count it because it was too small -- not an arena or an airplane hanger! but i'm glad you remember the pool :)
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How could I forget?
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What happened in the pool?
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Two things: Capacity vs actrual turnout Paid audience ... inteview one of these mercenary MAGATs https://charlotte.craigslist.org/evg/d/maga-rally-featuring-donald/6732729229.html …
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Oh, wait. He's not actually paying, he's promising to pay...pic.twitter.com/CrEf7dkoui
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Please show us accurate shots of crowd size inside and outside of venue please. We usually just get Trumps inflated accounts of same.
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That picture makes it look a little sparse.
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Agree but it is still early.
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Only about 10 deep on the floor. Brian is there a crowd behind you?
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The capacity was only 3000 in Wisconsin the other day. It’s sad that people can’t see what a small group is able to control our country with help from their corrupt, gerrymandering, slave college gop.
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