On May 26, 2015, Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced his run for presidency at Burlington, Vermont’s Waterfront Park. The populist independent senator from Vermont will be seeking the nomination of the Democratic Party.
“This campaign is not about Bernie Sanders. It is not about Hillary Clinton. It is not about Jeb Bush or anyone else. This campaign is about the needs of the American people,” said Sanders before a large crowd gathered on the shore of Lake Champlain. His entire speech, outlining the major points of his campaign, can be read here.
Below are more photos taken from the rally, which kicked off at 5 p.m. EST.
The rally begins at Waterfront Park
A sizable crowd gathers for the event
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry’s address the crowd
Bernie takes to the podium
“The gap between the very rich and everyone else is wider than at any time since the 1920s. The issue of wealth and income inequality is the great moral issue of our time, it is the great economic issue of our time, and it is the great political issue of our time.”
“I ask you to join me in this campaign to build a future that works for all of us, and not just the few on top.”
Boaters and kayakers gather along the shore to listen to Bernie’s speech
The historic Moran Plant looms over the gathering
Bernie Sanders shakes the hands of supporters as he leaves the rally in his Jeep Cherokee
Signs in the crowd
The crowd disperses through Waterfront Park
Again, to read Bernie’s full speech, please visit The Burlington Free Press website.