Sanders supporter Shelley Withee said that "he stands for everything the people really stand for.”

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Many Sanders enthusiasts who were present at the rally had choice words about Hillary.  “Democrats are forming another branch – a smarter branch. Hillary represents the corporate democrat. I believe in the social democrat and so does my grandma who is 87,” said Brett Bottorff.

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Don't Shoot Portland organizer Teressa Raiford Mazique was arrested yesterday on the anniversary of Michael Brown's death.

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The eager crowd did "the wave" in anticipation of Sanders.

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Union member Dinah Foley spoke in support of Sanders.

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PCUN member Jaime Arredondo spoke on Bernie's commitment to supporting immigrant and farm worker rights.

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Climate justice activist Mia Reback spoke in support of Sanders.

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Spokeswoman Symone Sanders

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Bernie Sanders and wife Jane O'Meara Sanders

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Sanders spoke of a broad range of social justice issues yesterday.

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Addressing the prison industrial complex in America, Sanders said “we have more people in jail than any other country on earth. I want to see this country not have more people in jail, but more people in jobs and education.”

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“That’s what this campaign is about. It’s bringing people together for a political revolution,” said Sanders.

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“We live in one of the wealthiest nations in the world –but not many people feel that. We are going to change that,” said Sanders when discussing the disparity in wealth in America.

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Don't Shoot Portland organizers attended the rally on the anniversary of Michael Brown's death.

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“It will make life easier for fourth graders from Portland who will know they will make it to the middle class,” said Sanders.

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After his speech Sanders shook hands and took pictures with supporters.

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