Bernie Sanders urges Oklahomans to vote on Super Tuesday

Sara Ritsch
Staff Writer 

Bernie sanders joined thousands of progressive Oklahomans in Tulsa today for his first rally in Oklahoma. Connie Johnson, former state senator and super delegate, invited him to the stage after reminding the audience to give Sen. Sanders their love. They did. 

"The government affects all of us, not just a wealthy few," was his message today, as it has always been. "This campaign is gaining momentum," he said, and an unbelievable cheer shook the stage. The audience reached thousands of members. 

Sanders discussed his highlighting topics - the corruption on Wall Street and of the one percent, college education, student debt, women's rights, LGBT rights, criminal justice reform and the downfall of racism and bigotry (with few references to Donald Trump).

"The only way we make the change this country needs is when millions of people stand up and fight back!" Sanders exclaimed, to be met with thunderous applause. "All of you know how real change always takes place. It starts from the bottom on up."

Sanders urged the crowd of mainly millennials to vote in the upcoming primaries, saying, "A united people can never be defeated! The people determine the future.

"The people on top are more than delighted when ordinary Americans don't vote. They don't want to hear from them or see or feel the pain from them, the working families. Those days are gone. "

In his final statement, he said, "When we stand together we can accomplish anything. This campaign is transforming a nation. 

"We can win here in Oklahoma and a victory here is the path to victory nationally."
The crowd went wild. 

The Gayly - 2/24/2016 @ 9:00 p.m. CST