When you’re a political science junkie and there are two presidential rallies (Trump, Sanders) within hours of one another in your city, you go to both. Forget the seats–head for the mosh pits.

Bernie Sanders at Washington Avenue Armory in Albany on April 11, 2016

Bernie Sanders at Washington Avenue Armory in Albany on April 11, 2016

 

John Kasich bus at Fort Orange Club in Albany. One hundred yards up the street, Bernie Sanders holds his rally.

John Kasich bus at Fort Orange Club in Albany. One hundred yards up the street, Bernie Sanders holds his rally.

Donald Trump at Albany Times Union Center on April 11, 2016

Donald Trump at Albany Times Union Center on April 11, 2016

Scoreboard at Albany Times Union during Donald Trump rally.

Scoreboard at Albany Times Union during Donald Trump rally.

Sign outside Albany Restaurant during Bernie Sanders appearance .

Sign outside Albany Restaurant during Bernie Sanders appearance .

Protester spotted at Trump rally in Albany on April 11, 2016. She was escorted out by security minutes later.

Protester spotted at Trump rally in Albany on April 11, 2016. She was escorted out by security minutes later.

Fracking Protester at Bernie Sanders Rally in Albany April 11, 2016

Fracking Protester at Bernie Sanders Rally in Albany April 11, 2016

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