Thread by @sherman_news

I'm at Holiday Inn in North Topeka where a small gathering is waiting for Steve Bannon to stump for Watkins. Organizer says he's en route from Topeka airport #ksleg #ks02

There's a screen set up, so some are wondering if he's just appearing by video. About a dozen people here. #ksleg #ks02

Watkins campaign just called to make it clear they have nothing to do with this rally. There are Watkins signs up in the rally room #ksleg #ks02

There are 14 people here. They were notified by unsolicited text messages #ksleg

Here's a look at the crowd #ksleg

Bannon staffer says he was wheels down at airport at 5:10. We're down to 11 people, including a Democrat plant #ksleg

This is the notice that went out #ksleg

These four ladies say they are among Bannon's biggest fans. They were extremely polite, but prefer to get news from conservative commentators who tell them what mainstream media isn't reporting #ksleg

Here's a broad look at the attendees #ksleg

Crowd has swelled to 17. We're told Bannon has arrived. #ksleg

He's here #ksleg

He says he's taking to small groups like this to encourage them to motivate friends to vote: "This is not just any midterm election ..." #ksleg

He says the #MeToo movement has given Democrats the urgency that Republicans had with Tea Party in 2010 #ksleg

He says the liberal left understood Trump's impact before the right, and want to stop him. Kansas should be safe but is in a dogfight #ksleg

Bannon: Blue wave stopped, but control of house could come down to Watkins vs Davis #ksleg #ks02

Bannon says Trump campaign was like island of misfit toys, and divine providence carried him to White House. #ksleg #ks02

Bannon says Mueller report will drop in November or December. If Democrats win House, they'll use it to launch impeachment proceedings #ksleg

Bannon pleads for volunteers to help get out vote, because left is highly energized: "If the trump base doesn't show up, we're going to lose this" #ksleg #ks02

Bannon: "I never thought I'd be in Kansas in a House race. This is the situation" #ksleg

Bannon says NYT poll showing Davis leading Watkins was catalyst for this pep talk #ksleg

I asked him what attributes would make Watkins a good representative. Bannon said he doesn't offer opinions on any candidates. #ksleg #ks02

In interview after rally, Bannon says this is a different year, that there is real concern GOP base won't show up next week. #ksleg

On Watkins, he emphasized need for voters to get over any handwringing about electing a RINO #ksleg #ks02

The small rally sizes are intentional effort to make voter turnout a grassroots affair #ksleg

He is certain Mueller report will be released before end of year #ksleg

From what he's read about the Woodward book, he thinks it's an accurate portrayal of resistance Trump fought within White House #ksleg

I went back to the hotel this morning because I left my stocking cap in the meeting room. (I wore it in because it was cold last night and I thought the texts about the event might be a scam.) Anyway, Bannon was just walking out the door as I pulled up at 10 a.m.