Huge Nevada Trump Crowd Wants Four More Years, Not A New Normal: Thousands defied social distancing and masking to celebrate their favorite president in Las Vegas,

The Federalist ^ | 09/14/2020 | David Marcus

[SeekAndFind]

The last Donald Trump rally I attended was in New Hampshire in February. There was a slow, steady freezing rain. It was uncomfortable. But compared to the 100-degree heat that Trump supporters in the thousands braved to see his rally outside of Las Vegas, that was nothing. But the sweating didn’t seem to dampen anyone’s enthusiasm, not just for the Trump, but for the cops and firemen the crowd regularly cheered whenever they saw them.

The news in Nevada is that it is in play. Although Hillary won its six electoral votes last time around, the Silver State is in the Trump campaign’s sights as a potential pickup. If you ask anyone in attendance at the Xtreme Manufacturing plant in Henderson Sunday night, the victory is as close to a sure thing as Nevada can provide. The Trump fan is nothing if not optimistic, and after all, they have had good reason to be.

Mary and Thomas drove five hours from California to attend. It was his first rally but Mary started back in 2015 at then-candidate Trump’s Fresno rally. She told me that for Hispanic voters like her, a key demographic in Nevada and one the president has made gains with in polling, are switching to Trump because “religion is under attack.” She also said they made the trek in large part because a Trump rally is “a happy place,” and as the crowd danced to “YMCA” in the background it was difficult to disagree.

Jerry was originally from Kentucky but lives in Nevada now. When I asked him what he wanted to hear from the president, he told me, “The same stuff, just keep doing the same stuff.” Not far from him, Ted was eating a sandwich, waiting for the remarks to begin. I asked him what he would say to the people freaking out that thousands were indoors without masks. He just kind of shrugged. I asked if he was worried about it. “No, not really,” he replied.

Shawn a Los Angeles transplant who makes the same money in a new job in Nevada. Because of Nevada’s lower cost of living compared to California, he told me, “I live like a king now.” He also had a message for the mask brigade: “If you’re scared, stay home. Nobody here wants a new normal.” His friend Cody, who is a local activist, concurred.

That was the overwhelming feeling among those I spoke with. The clear line between a President Trump who wants the country open as soon as possible and candidate Joe Biden whose campaign has almost seemed to embrace the Chinese virus restrictions was front and center on their minds.

Among the warmest welcomes of the night was for an early speaker, Richard Grenell, the acting director of national intelligence. His standing ovation spoke to the importance of the role he plays in the image of the administration right now. His star is quite clearly on the rise. Another big favorite was Kimberly Guilfoyle, and yes, her aggressive style that caught a lot of criticism at the GOP convention makes a lot more sense with a passionate crowd cheering it along.

Trump was in a very jovial mood, even by his own standards, joking about how boring the NFL has become, and winning laughs at the expense of Sleepy Joe Biden in the basement. There were more jokes than usual, maybe an homage to the Mecca of comedy that Las Vegas is. He almost accused Biden of using drugs for his events based on what he saw in the debates “with the 24 other lunatics,” referring to the field Biden defeated to win the nomination.

It wasn’t exactly vintage Trump, but it was very up-tempo, very optimistic, and the crowd ate it up with relish. Trump took the crowd through anger as well, at flag burners and anarchists, but never failed to bring them back to their happy place with a smile or an individual interaction. One almost has the sense that he knows, win or lose, the campaign rallies are coming to an end soon. He might be the only person who enjoys them more than the crowd does, and it shows.

It struck me at some point during the event that this was the first time since February that I have been in a large crowd like this. It was strange and wonderful to feel that energy again, having been without it for so long. It was palpable and sweet.

Most of the media didn’t seem to feel that way. Several major networks declined to fully cover the event. CNN only sent a pool cameraman. I guess they are expendable? These people are not scared, though. They are done with being locked down, and it is easy to see why. People need each other, and the joy in Henderson overflowed.

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David Marcus is the Federalist's New York Correspondent.

[ridesthemiles]

There is more to this story-—as well as Trump’s appearance in Minden on Sat.

Trump rallies were scheduled for months...and at last minute—about 48 hours-—both rallies needed to be moved.

At the Minden rally- parking off site had 10 SHUTTLE buses. People in wheelchairs were put at the FRONT of the crowd. CHAIRS were provided-—just pick one up & find yourself a place to sit. Shuttle buses took people back to the off site parking.

ALL of this was done in a matter of hours.
Same for Las Vegas rally—it was moved to Henderson-—to a private business. CHAIRS were provided. Parking was provided.

Trump spoke to a very large crowd in both places.

NOW—SISOLAK—Gov of Nevada is mouthing off about fining Trump campaign $500 for each person who was not social distancing...and pulling the business license for the private company that offered the venue.

Sisolak is a very petty person, mob style personality.

both crowds were very enthusiastic.

[Jvette]

I was there, it was not open air. The plant assembles cranes and scissor lifts so there may have been bay doors that were open, but the seating area was surrounded by curtains.

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Odd that...

[Jvette]

We arrived about 12pm and waited four hours to get inside. The mood was exuberant. It was hot in the direct sun but people came prepared. Once we got inside it was just a huge party. The energy was high and the people were just having a great time.

[9YearLurker]

Yep. Also looks like there are empty seats between family groupings?

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You were there? Was it only dozens of dispirited supporters like the left would have us believe?

[Jvette]

Nope, empty seats were when there were no speakers and people were going for food or the bathroom or just walking around talking to people.

I don’t understand why, but the early speakers were on from 5-6 and then there was an hour before the president spoke.

[Paladin2]

You can’t pass it on if you are not infected.

[Jvette]

Yes!!!! It was a blast! So glad to have made it to one of the president’s rallies.

[9YearLurker]

And infected at just the time you are infectious.

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No one who has paid the slightest bit of attention to media bias would expect them to select to publish any one of the 90 photos of a packed Trump event if there was single photo showing some empty seats.

Jvette, what’s your take on the number present?

[Vendome]

Ha!

The only time a chair was empty was when one of us stepped down so another could step upon and take their own awesome photos

Feel free to post the one’s I sent

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I don’t currently have image hosting.

[Vendome]

Yeah, neither do I.

[Jvette]

Just came in from a very nice dinner celebrating my son’s 32nd birthday so just now seeing your question.

I spoke with a volunteer who told me they set up for 3,500 inside. There were probably another 100-150 along the back wall and up on the small balcony along the wall.

As so many do, I bonded with the people in line around me. By the time we went in there was about 12 of us that sat together. One of the young ladies in the group showed me a face book post by her friend who was outside and didn’t get in. All the rows they had set up for the lines were filled with people watching on the large screen set up outside and there were more people out on the street where we waited to get in.

I honestly thought there would be more but the change of venue at the last minute, the out of the way location of the plant and the heat probably resulted in a smaller crowd than he had in Minden.

[Jvette]

How can I access those photos?

My phone was dying so I only got some short video. When he came in everyone was on their feet with their signs waving so I did my best and was only able to get a quick glimpse of him. The roar from the crowd was deafening!

I was to the right of the press as we faced the stage so he came out on my side. I had a great shot when we were sitting but a couple of very tall men in front of me obscured it whenever we were standing which was often, lol.

[gogeo]

One almost has the sense that he knows, win or lose, the campaign rallies are coming to an end soon.

I would bet this guy $20 that he's wrong.

These people are not scared, though. They are done with being locked down, and it is easy to see why. People need each other, and the joy in Henderson overflowed.

...and that's why. PDJT's power flows from his relationship with is supporters.

[gogeo]

Exactly so.

[JCL3]

RE: Is CNN preparing a story that President Trump has now doomed the entire state of Nevada to die of covid-19

Wait for it in their headline news later. I’m sure they’re preparing this item in coordination with some deep state government agency.
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Like the “Sturgis Surge” of fake fearporn we got with that and it vanished when real cases and death counts came out proving media to be full of feces.

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