Thousands line up to see Bernie Sanders in Austin

[Uncle Joe]

Austin (KXAN) — Thousands lined up to see Sen. Bernie Sanders at Circuit of Americas Saturday morning, despite long security lines.

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At the beginning of his speech, Sanders pointed out Texas will vote for the most delegates of any state on Super Tuesday, with 222 pledged delegates of the 4,051 needed to win the nomination.

Sanders also said the nation’s minimum wage should be raised to $15 an hour, expand benefits to retired Americans, end homelessness among veterans and demand equal pay for women.

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“I would hope that every American would stand up against the xenophobia and against the racism that we are hearing,” Sanders said. “It is not acceptable to refer to Mexicans who come into this country as criminals, as rapists, as drug dealers,” referring to Donald Trump’s comments last summer when announcing his run for President.

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“We have – and it’s important to acknowledge this – a corrupt campaign finance system, which is undermining American democracy,” Sanders said. “One of the differences between Secretary Clinton and myself is she has a SuperPAC which is raising many millions of dollars from Wall Street, the drug companies, the fossil fuel industry,” which led to boos from the crowd.

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http://kxan.com/2016/02/27/thousands-wait-in-line-to-see-bernie-sanders-in-austin/

[jillan]

1. Reports are coming in via twitter that the crowd was over 10K

[Uncle Joe]

2. They had to delay the speech because the line was so long.

[SoLeftIAmRight]

3. Please America - Don't let this chance slip away.

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[Uncle Joe]

4. I second your plea.

Peace to you, SoLeftIAmRight.

[malokvale77]

5. Texans love Bernie.

My daughter and brother are at the Dallas Rally now. They have been chosen to be on stage with Bernie. I'm so excited for them. I'm looking for pics and video uploads.

[kgnu_fan]

6. K&R