--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If Bernie Sanders was the nominee…" description: "\"If Bernie Sanders was the nominee, wherever he went, the crowds would be big and you'd be scared to death of them. You would be worried sick. There'd b..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e42/rush-limbaugh-28_bigs_if-bernie-sanders-was-the-nominee-wherev_184921.jpg" --- # If Bernie Sanders was the nominee, wherever he went, the… ![“If Bernie Sanders was the nominee, wherever he went, the crowds would be big and you'd be scared to death of them. You would be worried sick. There'd be so much energy, and those people would be running around and they'd be doing nothing but working for, campaigning for, marching for, protesting…” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e42/rush-limbaugh-28_bigs_if-bernie-sanders-was-the-nominee-wherev_184921.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e42/rush-limbaugh-28_bigs_if-bernie-sanders-was-the-nominee-wherev_184921.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e42/rush-limbaugh-28_bigs_if-bernie-sanders-was-the-nominee-wherev_184921.jpg) > “If Bernie Sanders was the nominee, wherever he went, the crowds would be big and you'd be scared to death of them. You would be worried sick. There'd be so much energy, and those people would be running around and they'd be doing nothing but working for, campaigning for, marching for, protesting for Bernie Sanders. None of that is ever gonna happen happen with Hillary Clinton, unless they pay for it, unless they buy it.” [Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rush-limbaugh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker claims that Bernie Sanders draws massive, energetic crowds that intimidate, whereas Hillary Clinton would need money to generate similar enthusiasm. **In simple terms:** Bernie draws huge, scary crowds; Hillary needs money for the same. Key Takeaway Recognize how perceived charisma and funding shape political support. Themes politics charisma funding public perception crowd dynamics Mood skeptical critical analytical Type political commentary observational critical When to use this quote - political rallies - campaign events - media commentary Key Concepts mass mobilization political enthusiasm campaign finance media framing public fear Questions to Reflect On - How does money influence political energy? - What role does charisma play in crowd behavior? 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