I get a lot of good-natured guff around here about being a nervous Nellie. But when you’ve seen the Democratic Party, and Democratic candidates fuck up sure things as many times as I have, I think you’ve earned your jitters. When Democrats strive for “50% plus 1” and Republicans go all out in every state to create an aura of success, Democrats lose.
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump brought his campaign to Massachusetts, with Trump headlining a rally at Lowell’s Tsongas Center.
The Tsongas Center was at its full capacity as thousands turned out to listen to Trump discuss his campaign and his competitiors.
Donald Trump’s plan to visit Burlington has stirred turmoil among Vermonters, including expressions of support, at least three planned protests and a petition aimed at stopping the event.
The leading Republican presidential candidate is scheduled to speak Thursday evening in Burlington, home of Democratic candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
Pearl Gilbert of St. Albans is looking forward to attending the event with her husband.
“I felt sad to see that some people were applying for the tickets just so others couldn’t get it,” Gilbert said, referring to social media posts saying that Trump opponents would reserve seats in the 1,400-capacity theater, then leave them empty.
Gilbert identifies herself as an independent voter. She said she likes Trump’s business experience and policies against illegal immigration.