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

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Rhynoplaz to c/asklemmy

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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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[–] [email protected] 34 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

No, but I'm interested to hear the experiences from those who have.

I, personally, just don't get the appeal and am curious to find out if I'm missing out on anything. All I really want from candidates is a website that lists their policy positions and legislative voting records / accomplishments. Attending a rally just seems too "cult of personality" for my taste. Though I would and have attended smaller, town hall style meetings.

[–] Rhynoplaz 22 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, it's not something I've ever really considered doing before, but the opportunity fell in my lap, so I might as well see what the fuss is about!

[–] [email protected] 22 points 3 months ago

Tim Walz seems like a really great guy all around, and truth be told, if I was given an opportunity to attend a local rally for him, I'd probably seriously consider it. Doubt that I would actually go, but it wouldn't be an immediate hard "no" like I'd usually respond lol.

[–] Cryophilia 6 points 3 months ago

All the small time local politicians from the town hall are also there, and they are fucking STOKED, and they RECOGNIZE YOU. It's an incredible energy.

[–] HurlingDurling 2 points 3 months ago

I think its quite possibly the best way to determine if a candidate truly represents you (if you are good at sizing a character) by hearing that candidates points and comparing them to yours, gauging the crowd and seeing if they are like you, and lastly seeing if the energy you feel is positive or negative. At the end of the day, the media will spin it however they want to give them more coverage or clicks, and hearing them on video just doesn't translate that crowd energy either.