PHOTOS: Bernie Sanders supporters dress for candidate's success at Temple rally
Matt Smith wears a shirt printed with multiple images of Bernie Sanders during the Vermont senator's campaign rally at Temple University on Wednesday, April 6, 2017. Smith said he supports Sanders because 'The banks control everything, and Bernie isn’t afraid to take them on.'
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by Dave Angilella PhillyVoice Contributor
Thousands of Bernie Sanders supporters packed the Liacouras Center at Temple University on Wednesday to hear the Vermont senator speak.
The Democratic hopeful delivered an hour-long speech to an enthusiastic and young audience that cheered loudly as Sanders touched on topics like raising the minimum wage, universal health care and free tuition at all public colleges and universities.
The following are images captured of Sander's supporters and other sights during the event.
Dave Angilella/For PhillyVoice'I support Bernie because he's for the people. He's definitely about reducing tuition for school, which is very important to me. A lot of students are in debt, including myself," Maria Marte said. Bernie Sanders held a rally at Temple University on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.Dave Angilella/For PhillyVoiceDennis Meserole got to meet Bernie Sanders during the candidate's rally at Temple University on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Meserole was wearing the mask that he has on his shoulder in this photo. Sanders laughed, Meserole said, and said, 'Well, this is very weird.'Dave Angilella/For PhillyVoiceA vendor displays Bernie Sanders campaign buttons and other items for sale outside the Democrat's rally at temple University on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.Dave Angilella/For PhillyVoiceA supporter films Bernie Sanders as he addresses the crowd during a rally at Temple University on April 6, 2016.Dave Angilella/For PhillyVoiceA Bernie Sanders supporter at the candidate's rally at Temple University on April 6, 2016, holds a sign that, translated from Spanish reads, 'My President, Bernie.'Dave Angilella/For PhillyVoiceSupporters cheer on Bernie Sanders as he addresses them at a rally at Temple University on April 6, 2016.Dave Angilella/For PhillyVoiceBernie Sanders supporter Meredith Strom said the Vermont senator is 'really about everyone being able to vote, which as an American I feel that is the biggest civic duty that you have.'