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Sunrise expects big crowds, traffic gridlock for ‘unprecedented’ Trump rally
Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel ^ | November 25, 2019 | Skyler Swisher

Posted on 11/25/2019 5:52:35 PM PST by PJ-Comix

Unless you are going to President Donald Trump’s rally Tuesday, stay away from the BB&T Center.

Sunrise is expecting heavy traffic near the arena and the nearby Sawgrass Mills mall with “tens of thousands” of people expected to attend, according to an advisory issued by the city. The Sawgrass Expressway near the arena will be closed to commercial trucks during the afternoon rush hour, and drivers can expect significant delays with traffic being merged into one lane, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Traffic is expected to be heavy throughout the day with the arena parking lot opening at 7 a.m., and the arena’s doors opening to Trump fans at 3 p.m..

“Frankly, we have never had a campaign event like this at the BB&T,” Sunrise Mayor Michael Ryan said. “To be sure, we have had other events, even then-candidate Trump in 2016. However, this will be, from all indications, unprecedented."

(Excerpt) Read more at sun-sentinel.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: bradparscale; browardcounty; donaldtrump; florida; sunrise; trumprally
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I was at that 2016 rally. I got there about 3 PM and got in no problem but tomorrow I am taking no chances and will arrive early AM.
1 posted on 11/25/2019 5:52:35 PM PST by PJ-Comix
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this will be, from all indications, unprecedented

I believe Barack Obama holds the copyright on that word.

2 posted on 11/25/2019 5:55:52 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (BLACK LIVES MAGA)
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Wish I could be there.


3 posted on 11/25/2019 5:56:27 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
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Good idea.

Hope you will be able to give a first hand report on how things go tomorrow.

Should be an awesome time!


4 posted on 11/25/2019 5:57:26 PM PST by Freedom'sWorthIt
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I'm sure the mood will be much more upbeat than in 2016. Yes, back then we were all excited but the mood was ANXIOUSLY hopeful. It seemed like a dream then that a man pledged to drain the Swamp and the Deep State would have the chance to do so.

This time he is IN and all systems are GO for his re-election. No Democrat in sight appears to have a chance to beat him so I expect the mood tomorrow to be completely JUBILANT.

My main anxiety is about getting IN which is why I am going so early (even though my wife thinks I am completely NUTS for doing so).

5 posted on 11/25/2019 6:00:42 PM PST by PJ-Comix (Now Working Up the Guts to Sample Cooked Iguana)
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Down from NJ this week. I’m planning to attend!

ML/NJ


6 posted on 11/25/2019 6:01:50 PM PST by ml/nj
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Hope you will be able to give a first hand report on how things go tomorrow.

I will be talking a lot of videos which is why I am taking an auxiliary battery pack for my cell phone. I was originally thinking of live streaming from outside but I'm not crazy about the quality of live stream videos plus this way I can get videos from inside as well.

A reminder to anybody going that I don't believe they allow selfie sticks so just hold up your cell cameras by hand and PLEASE... NO vertical videos. That is a CRIME!!!

7 posted on 11/25/2019 6:04:16 PM PST by PJ-Comix (Now Working Up the Guts to Sample Cooked Iguana)
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That is great news. Fort Lauderdale is heavy democratic...


8 posted on 11/25/2019 6:04:46 PM PST by DEPcom
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I hope to see you. You might recognize me from my DUmmie FUnnies videos. Beard plus black-white-gray speckled floppy hat.


9 posted on 11/25/2019 6:05:33 PM PST by PJ-Comix (Now Working Up the Guts to Sample Cooked Iguana)
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The fact that he was in tune enough to even have heard of the phrase, “Drain the Swamp”, clued me in that he was much more Conservative than folks had been led to believe.

Who even knew of that phrase other than us and a few other forums?

Makes you wonder what his pseudonym here is.


10 posted on 11/25/2019 6:06:08 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Pledge: "...and to the Democracy for which it stands..." I give up. Use the democRat meme...)
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This NE Transplant liberal POS has set the stage for disruption.
Hope she reaps what she sows and is on the receiving end of some damage

“This is a community ... that won’t welcome him with open arms,” said Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who plans to attend the protest outside the BB&T Center. “This is not friendly territory. I can assure how we feel about Donald Trump in Broward County is going to be made very clear.”


11 posted on 11/25/2019 6:06:20 PM PST by Bell Bouy II
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That is great news. Fort Lauderdale is heavy democratic...

Next year the votes in Broward County will be counted correctly. They got rid of the incompetent and corrupt Supervisor of Elections and replaced her with someone honest and competent.

12 posted on 11/25/2019 6:07:06 PM PST by PJ-Comix (Now Working Up the Guts to Sample Cooked Iguana)
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Beard plus black-white-gray speckled floppy hat.

The dress code calls for a MAGA hat.

Don't be underdressed. This is a formal occasion. And tell Q+ I said what's up.


13 posted on 11/25/2019 6:09:20 PM PST by bagster ("Even bad men love their mamas".)
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The Dems are planning all sorts of shady shenanigans though. Not over till it’s over.

Albeit rather than anxious, I am angry! And fed up! This impeachment crap is a disgrace!


14 posted on 11/25/2019 6:11:00 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
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GREAT!


15 posted on 11/25/2019 6:11:02 PM PST by Freedom'sWorthIt
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Seating

Basketball: 20,737

Hockey: 19,250

End-Stage Concerts: 15,207 – 23,000

Center-Stage Concerts: 25,000

17,000 square feet of arena floor space for trade shows and other events such as circuses and ice shows.
16 posted on 11/25/2019 6:11:47 PM PST by justme4now (Falsehood flies, and the Truth comes limping after it)
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Went up N Fl a while back,what was it called B4 BBT


17 posted on 11/25/2019 6:14:40 PM PST by Bell Bouy II
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Broward County Civic Center

National Car Rental Center

Office Depot Center


18 posted on 11/25/2019 6:19:50 PM PST by justme4now (Falsehood flies, and the Truth comes limping after it)
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Wish we could see you and say hi...and we have tickets, but it’s first come first served.

I took the day off but my sweetheart can’t and wouldn’t get there until 5:30. It’ll be too late for her to get in and there’s no way in the world I’ll leave her to walk through potential antifa alone in her trump attire, only to be stuck outside alone. And to fight the traffic, road blocks for POTUS motorcade...nah

We decided to pop popcorn and stay home.

Have fun brother.
Head on a swivel to and from
Be safe

Man does what he has to do.

We’ll be looking for after-action report and vids.


19 posted on 11/25/2019 6:21:28 PM PST by SheepWhisperer (My enemy saw me on my knees, head bowed and thought they had won until I rose up and said Amen!)
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I have tickets for my son and I for a Trump rally on December 10th in Hershey, PA.

It says the event starts at 7 pm.

Any suggestions as to when we should arrive at the venue?


20 posted on 11/25/2019 6:21:30 PM PST by airborne (I don't always scream at the TV but when I do it's hockey season!)
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