Bernie Sanders and crew lead 'symbolic march' to Dem dinner

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As U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wrapped up an outdoor rally Saturday evening, he readied his supporters to cross the Women of Achievement Bridge spanning the Des Moines River.

The walk over to Hy-Vee Hall for the Iowa Democratic Party's Jefferson Jackson Dinner was short. But Sanders said he and hundreds of marchers were making a big statement.

"This march will not only get us to the event tonight, it is a symbolic march," Sanders said. &quot It) makes me think about the great marches for civil rights, immigration reform, social justice, addressing our environmental crises. This is a march which will end up in a year when you will join me in the White House."

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"What this campaign is about is not just electing a president," he said. "It is transforming America — that's what this campaign is about."
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2015/10/24/bernie-sanders-march-to-jefferson-jackson-dinner-revolution/74269506/

[Metric System]

1. Let's walk over the Women of Achievement bridge to stop the first female President!!!

[LiberalElite]

3. You're lost - should have turned right. nt

[SoapBox]

9. ...should have turned right.

[mmonk]

12. .

[dreamnightwind]

4. I would love to vote for a woman

I voted for a woman in 2012, Jill Stein, since Obama diidn't need my vote here in California and I wasn't too thrilled about the Obama that showed up after he was elected.

And I was very much hoping to vote for Elizabeth Warren this time, my first choice and an excellent one.

Now, I'm extremely glad Bernie is running, he's an excellent alternative to the corporate wing of the Democratic Party, which is greatly needed.

[Demeter]

5. I'm voting for the BEST, because I and my family and friends deserve it!

And Bernie is the best, bar none.

[Scootaloo]

6. Seriously? This is what you're gonna go with?

[moabfan]

7. Ah, the old gender canard

[MuseRider]

8. Damn, you figured it out.

Really? I swear I only come here anymore to read things that should make me mad but instead make me laugh.

You really are smarter than that, really. Are you sure you want to leave that there?

Holy crap this place is getting to be more fun than the usual places to smack your head over.

Really, you should delete that comment.

[eridani]

10. Because the Iraq war was such a fantastic achievement? n/t

[in_cog_ni_to]

13. Ooooooh, so now he's not allowed to campaign because Hillary has female bits! It's a coronation!

Go away.

[appalachiablue]

2. Great photo and Bernie and group are in the spirit! Bravo!

[Enthusiast]

11. Kicked and recommended!