Bernie Sanders visited Kalamazoo as part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, endorsing U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Speaking to a packed audience, Sanders emphasized the need to address wealth inequality, which he described as the largest in American history. He criticized Congress for being “corporately owned” and called for higher federal minimum wages, asserting that working-class individuals live significantly shorter lives than the wealthy.
Sanders also discussed various government programs and raised concerns about campaign finance laws, while dedicating less time to criticisms of the Trump Administration. El-Sayed echoed Sanders’ sentiments, lamenting cuts to Medicare and leading chants for campaign finance reform.
In response to Sanders’ rally, Republican candidate Mike Rogers accused Democrats of favoring tax increases over genuine pay raises for working families. Sanders’ tour continues in Chicago, aiming to encourage a forward-thinking approach to America’s challenges.
