A raucous crowd greeted Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders Wednesday night in Lexington. His almost hour-long speech was interrupted by loud outbursts throughout.
The opening line by the junior U.S. senator from Vermont set the tone for the political rally, “Are you guys ready for a political revolution?”
Speaking in a crowded Heritage Hall ballroom, Sanders pitched all his campaign platform ideas such as free college tuition and a $15 an-hour minimum wage. Noting that birth to four years old is the most critical time for educational development, Sanders says families shouldn’t have to search for quality child care. “That means bringing people into child care who are great teachers, who are well paid, well trained, and well respected,” he added.
Sanders says Americans are still learning the value of togetherness, saying it something the American people have struggled with for decades, “But I think we are making progress on it and that is the understanding that diversity is our strength.”
Sanders did refer to apparent Republican nominee Donald Trump in his remarks, but never mentioned his Democratic opponent Hilary Clinton. After a win in Indiana this week, Sanders told the crowd they could help him make Kentucky his 20th primary victory.
