Bernie Sanders has been on a roll recently as he secured the popular vote in the Iowa Caucus with 45,831 votes and won the New Hampshire Primary with 76,324 votes. Fellow democratic candidate, Pete Buttigieg, won the Iowa Caucus and achieved a close second place in the New Hampshire Primary with 72,457 votes, serving as competition to Sanders.
The Colorado Convention Center was packed with a passionate crowd. There were people of all genders, races, and ages there to cheer the Senator on. Before Sanders stepped to the podium, the excitement in the air was visible. People were cheering, jumping, and hugging, it was as if nobody in the massive building could control their exhilaration.
“Don’t tell anybody, but I think we’re going to win in Colorado,” said Sanders as he first stepped to the podium. “We are dealing with a few fundamental issues, and at the top of the list is the need to defeat Donald Trump, the most dangerous President.”
Attendees throughout the building cheered with both elation and eagerness as people waved their Bernie signs, whistled in approval, clapped fiercely, and chanted Sanders’ name. The moment had finally arrived, and everybody was expressing their enjoyment.
Bernie Sanders and other candidates like Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren have been touring around the country going to states like Colorado and Nevada, crucial states to gain when wanting to achieve their primary goal of becoming the democratic nominee and beating Donald Trump. It was clear that Sander’s knew the importance of this rally, his fervor made it known that he understood the significance of winning over Colorado.
“With your help, with Colorado’s help, we will win,” said Sanders. “We will prove that the ultra-wealthy have no right to have complete power in this very country.”
University of Denver political science student and avid Bernie Sanders supporter, Brandon Ferguson, attended the rally. Sanders’ words didn’t just excite Ferguson, it made him feel empowered.
“Yes, the rally got me so pumped up, but it also gave me confidence,” said Ferguson. “I felt empowered echoing his words, I felt the faith in humanity, I felt the energy of the building and the battle we were all trying to fight.”
Colorado democrats like Ferguson, for the most part, have been in support of Sanders for years now. In 2016, Sanders crushed the Colorado Democratic Caucus by beating the eventual 2016 Democratic Presidential Nominee, Hillary Clinton, by 22,801 votes.
Senator Sanders touched heavily on aspects like climate change, equality for all, free healthcare and free college tuition. He spoke for women’s rights and abortion, he spoke in support of the Green New Deal, and spoke in support of taxing the ultra-wealthy.
“We have a moral responsibility to make certain that the country and planet we leave our children and future generations in is a planet that is healthy and happy,” said Sanders towards the end of his speech.
After speaking for around 35 minutes, Sanders ended his speech and left the podium as the crowd roared in support. He walked off, waving his hand and smiling, he was delighted. The crowd, filled with adrenaline, started to leave the building as if the only thing on their mind was to continue fighting for what they believe.
“That was an experience,” said Ferguson. “I finally get why people do these rallies, it’s like the only thing I want to do right now is to tell everyone about Bernie and how he’s going to become our next President.”
The MFJS Reporter -- Winter 2020 T-R 