He’s one of the only real threats to upset Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination.
And, he’s coming to Creston.
Bernie Sanders will walk in the Creston Fourth of July parade slated 10 a.m. Saturday in the uptown business district. The 73-year-old Sanders announced his run for the presidency April 30. He’s been described by many as a no-nonsense, straight-talking Democrat focused on improving the middle class in the United States.
“He’s ready to roll up his sleeves and stand up for everyday working people,” said Karon Finn, secretary for Union County Democrats. “He knows they haven’t had a fair shake for a long, long time. He’s saying things that have needed to be said for 30 or 40 years. Just listen to him or read about him and you’ll understand why he’s a viable candidate.”
Most polls still show Sanders at least 30 percentage points behind Clinton. But, Sanders has been drawing “overflowing crowds” the past month including a stop in Colorado where his campaign expected 2,000 people and nearly 5,000 attended.
Sanders has pledged — if he becomes president — to make large corporations pay their fair share of taxes. He’s also proposed providing free college through a Wall Street financial transitional tax, guaranteeing workers vacation and family leave and raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Sanders has vowed not to take money from Super Pacs during his campaign, but rather focusing on small individual donations. He wants to “bridge Washington’s toxic partisan divide” and wants the U.S. to lead the world in tackling climate change to make certain the planet is habitable for our children and grandchildren.
Sanders will also make a stop in Red Oak Saturday afternoon.
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