[mkjessup]

Report from Charleston West Virginia:

After burning up I-77 from Morgantown to Charleston yesterday afternoon (yeah I did it, thanks to 460 cubic inches of Ford V8, lol!), arrived in the nick of time and actually found a great area for watching and observing this rally, had a few West Virginia State Police nearby, they were having as good a time as anyone else, one of them commenting "TRUMP is gonna DO IT!!", this was as gung ho a rally as I've ever seen in my life. Here are some pics:

Pastor Mark Burns of Charleston, prior to Trumps' appearance, saying "NEVER HILLARY!!"


Trump entering from Stage Right


Trump waving on way to podium


Trump mid way to podium (note enthusiastic little girls lol)


Trump at podium, "Happy to be here!"


Trump tries on hard hat presented by WV Coal Miners


Trump jokes after trying on hard hat "See? It IS my real hair!" lol


Trump exits from stage to thunderous applause, standing ovations


To address the 'controversy' about Trump's comments so far as "you don't have to vote now" in Tuesday's primary, my perception was that he wasn't actually discouraging voters, he was complimenting them for their massive support in the wake of his driving out Cruz and Kasich after Indiana's primary. He was emphasizing "we need your vote in November" and that was what I took away from his comments in that regard, my interpretation anyway.

Charleston Civic Center was jam packed, thousands and thousands of people, and one thing is certain:

West Virginia loves Donald Trump, and West Virginia is going to be in the Republican column in the Fall.

GO TRUMP GO!!!

[Jane Long]

Lucky, you!!

The pics you’ve posted are great. I especially love the one of the little kids, with their excitement showing for Trump!! Priceless.

Glad you were able to attend (and burn up the highway!) and that you returned safely.

Go Trump, indeed!

[Seattle Conservative]

Great pictures and report - thanks so much! Loved the excitement of the 2 little girls!

[Lakeshark]

Awesome Mk.

I am finally jealous of you.....

:-)

Just a joke for you on this beautiful day sir......

[hoosiermama]

Absolutely fabulous pictures You did have a good spot.

[hoosiermama]

Can I add you to the WVa car of 50 nifty trump train ?

[DAVEY CROCKETT]

Thanks for your pictures this makes it a little more fun for us all...

[exit82]

MK, wonderful pictures, and after all the slings and arrows you took defending Trump here against all comers, I am so glad you got to see Trump in person.

My eyes teared up watching before the rally started as I saw all the miners with their hats on.

I come from a working class family, and worked in a machine shop to put myself through college, first in my family to get a college degree, third generation from immigrants, on both sides.

WV has been so devastated by the Dems ridiculous war on coal.

I so identified with them that it was an involuntary reaction on my part.

Yet here comes a Park Avenue billionaire who identifies with the common man and those folks adored him last night.

He told them he would put them back to work, and he meant it.

[3D-JOY]

Could not watch this live...now I really have to watch the replay to see the HAT presentation!

[beethoven]

Wow! Thank you for posting such great pictures! I love the one where Trump is wearing the hard hat! He’s so real...

[RayofHope]

Thanks for the pics, loved the one with the miners hat on......

[DollyCali]

wonderful report.. looks like you had a great time.. wow.. love your proximity. Thanks mkj!

Hi everyone

Just got home from work.. cheese and Stacy’s.. Prosecco... will watch Omaha and catch up on thread.