Folks, this was pretty amazing. (Watch here if you missed it.)



I don't know that we can squeeze anymore people in here. Thank you so much for coming out.

Bernie Sanders draws a crowd of about 4,500 in a New Orleans suburb. pic.twitter.com/5fdtglmKIU — John Wagner (@WPJohnWagner) July 27, 2015

In a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, Bernie Sanders attracted about 4,500 people to his rally. This would be a huge number for a progressive primary candidate speaking in Seattle, but, again, we're talking about Louisiana.

I was particularly struck by how Bernie opened his speech declaring that Democrats must visit all 50 states -- even the red ones. His rationale is important: these are the states with the most hungry kids, the most uninsured -- these are the places where the progressive message is needed most!



I am very humbled by the enthusiasm at tonight's Louisiana Rally. Tune in here to watch it live: http://t.co/... — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) July 27, 2015

And, yes, this was the most enthusiastic crowd I have heard yet. Without fear of hyperbole, they cheered Bernie like a rock star. Again, that is not hyperbole.

Yes, in Louisiana, 4,500 (screaming) people came to hear an "old socialist from Vermont" talk to them.

Bernie sure is something special.