I think the VIP is referring to the access. At a rally, there are 2 lines. One for general admission tickets and the other for VIP tickets. General admission tickets are first come first served. VIPs always get in.
Yes, protester escorted out. Then a woman in the front with a health issue (not sure what, possibly fainting).
Yeah, what's up with the 4ch? Sounds like all the fake news I keep hearing. (Although, ironically, the guy on CNN got the 8ch part right today.)
Party workers, big wigs in the local/state party.