Sanders heads to Norfolk 2/23 ahead of Super Tuesday Primary

by | Feb 22, 2016 | POLITICS

The only Democratic socialist running for President in 2016 is heading to Norfolk tomorrow, we got this press release in with not much additional info but figured you might want to make it down there

The only Democratic socialist running for President in 2016 is heading to Norfolk tomorrow, we got this press release in with not much additional info but figured you might want to make it down there if you can swing it:

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday will travel to Virgina. The Democratic Party presidential candidate will host a rally in Norfolk. Sanders will discuss a wide range of issues, including getting big money out of politics, combating criminal justice and making college affordable.

Here is the itinerary:

Tuesday, February 23
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. A Future to Believe In Rally, Norfolk Scope Arena, 201 E Brambleton Ave., Norfolk

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs, and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security. Parking available on-site.

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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