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Related: About this forumHundreds Pack South Loop Bar For Sanders' Illinois Campaign Launch
The air may have been frigid outside, but inside Bar Louie in the South Loop, the temperature was practically sweltering as hundreds filled the bar for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders official state campaign launch. Plenty of well known Chicago Democrats and progressives turned up Saturday morning for the kickoff, and some supporters of the Vermont Senator's bid for the Democratic nomination came from as far away as suburban Aurora, Rockford and Kankakee.
Were going to wage a comprehensive vigorous campaign across Illinois as we work to earn every single vote, said Clem Balanoff, the Illinois Director for the Sanders campaign.
Balanoff told the tightly packed crowd of supporters offices would be opening in the coming weeks in at least a dozen areas across the state including Evanston, Dekalb, Rockford, Springfield, and more. The Chicago campaign headquarters will be located on Jefferson Avenue in the South Loop, across the street from Mannys Deli.
This is about bringing the people into the White House, said Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, a delegate for Sanders, who highlighted Sanders immigration platform and willingness to consult with and include input from undocumented immigrants on his campaign as a reason for his support. Hes not just saying Im going when the polls say its time to take a stance Im going to take a stance, hes saying Im going to build power for working people alongside you.
Some good pictures in link. Looks like they had a great time!
http://chicagoist.com/2016/02/15/hundreds_pack_south_loop_bar_saturd.php
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