U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders traveled to Kansas on Thursday, hosting a rally in Lawrence at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Sanders discussed a wide range of issues including his plan for public colleges, combating institutional racism and ensuring universal health care.
"I've spent my political life standing up for working families, taking on every special interest, taking on the pharmaceutical industry that's ripping us off big time, charging us the highest prices in the world," Sanders told 41 Action News Reporter Dia Wall.
This may be 2/3 of the crown at the Douglas Co. Fairgrounds for the @BernieSanders rally tonight @41ActionNews pic.twitter.com/rRiTpQrGeh
— Dia Wall (@DiaWall) March 4, 2016
This was Sanders' second visit to the area. On Feb. 23, he made a campaign stop in Kansas City.
"We hope very much that on Saturday there will be a large turnout. If there is a large turnout, I think we have an excellent chance to win," Sanders said.
Several presidential hopefuls are making their way to Kansas ahead of the caucus on Saturday. Ted Cruz made a stop in Overland Parkon Wednesday.
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Dia Wall can be reached at dia.wall@kshb.com.
