Bernie Sanders Focuses On Wealth Inequality During Boulder Rally
BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)- Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a large crowd of discontents at a political rally in Boulder on Saturday afternoon.
"This is a people's campaign, and you brothers and sisters are part of a political revolution," said Sanders.
Sanders, a self-declared socialist, stoked the populous rebellion that's fueled his campaign. He was met with a cheering crowd of about 9,000 supporters in Boulder at Potts Field on Saturday.
"You're looking at the only non-billionaire major candidate for president who does not have a Super PAC," said Sanders.
Sanders decried the gap between the rich and the poor, calling it grotesque, railed against corporate greed and made a bold promise on campaign finance reform.
"No nominee of mine that a Supreme Court will get that position," said Sanders, 'Unless they will vote to overturn Citizens United."
His agenda is breathtaking in scope from tuition-free public universities to three months paid family and medical leave and a $15 an hour minimum wage.
"We can lead the world in reversing climate change, we can end racism, sexism and homophobia," said Sanders.
Tapping into an anti-establishment sentiment, Sanders has marshalled an army of discontents who thirst for something different.
"What I admire about Bernie Sanders is his unwavering track record with issues. He's never changed his mind for the popular vote," said Sanders supporter Janet Hopkins, a special education teacher with Jeffco Schools. "I really appreciate what Bernie Sanders has to say about the privatization of education and higher education being accessible to everybody."
"One thing really resonating with voters is he's not flip-flopping. Bernie has stuck with his message since he first became engaged in politics," said Sanders supporter Elise Hauer.
"I didn't agree with the voting system of big money controlling everything. Bernie Sanders is the first person to come along where I thought, 'Wow, that's not the case. You don't need to be a billionaire to become president.' I honestly think he's going to be the next president, there's no reason why he shouldn't be," said Sanders supporter Tony Kent.
"I ask you today to join the political revolution, let's transform America!" said Sanders.
