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Bernie Sanders Stops in Bowling Green to Gear Up Support for the May 17 Kentucky Primary

Credit Rhonda J. Miller
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made a stop at his campaign headquarters in Bowling Green, Kentucky on May 4.

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders brought his populist message to Bowling Green on May 4, less than two weeks before Kentucky’s Democratic primary.  

Sanders told a crowd of about 80 campaign workers and supporters that Americans should have access to a tuition-free college education.  That goal was cheered by his audience, who were mostly in their 20s and 30s.

Sanders also stressed his mission to equalize the economic structure of the nation.

“What’s true in Kentucky is true in Vermont and is true in California,” said Sanders. “As a nation, we have millions of people who are working longer hours for low wages and almost all new income and wealth is going to the top one percent.” 

Sanders  repeated his pledge to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. He also said he will work for campaign finance reform.

Sanders trails front-runner Hillary Clinton in the delegate count, but said his campaign expects to string together wins following his May 3 victory in Indiana.

Sanders arrived in Bowling Green on short notice and was accompanied by his wife Jane, who also got an enthusiastic reception.