U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, recently visited West Virginia as part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, drawing significant crowds in Lenore, Charleston, and Wheeling. Over 300 attendees engaged with Sanders on issues like free universal healthcare, college tuition, workers’ rights, and socio-economic reforms. He criticized President Trump’s policies, pointing out wealth inequality and inadequate healthcare access in the U.S., asserting that healthcare is a basic human right. Attendees shared concerns about local job losses and the lack of healthcare facilities, with Sanders encouraging younger participants to become change-makers in politics. While many expressed support for his message, some attendees voiced skepticism about both parties’ effectiveness in addressing their needs. Despite losing the 2016 Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton, Sanders has a strong following in West Virginia, having won every county in the state during that primary.
Bernie Sanders’ Tour to Challenge Oligarchy Draws Local Interest
By xpectafight
