Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders fought for the few remaining delegates left Thursday, ahead of the country’s last primary vote in Washington, D.C.
Sanders continued to fight for the party nomination despite essentially losing to his rival, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Sanders is 507 delegates away from winning the primary, while Clinton has already reached the threshold to secure the nomination. The Washington, D.C. primary vote is June 14.
“This is the Unites States of America,” Sanders said to an enthusiastic crowd. “We shouldn’t live in a country where the very rich get richer while everyone else gets poorer.”
Sanders focused his speech on economic inequality — like he has done throughout his campaign. He also discussed racial injustice, criminal justice reform and improved education. He argued a tax on the rich would be enough to fund his social programs.
“In the last 20 years wealth has transferred to the upper one percent,” Sanders continued. “Our job is to transfer that money back into the hands of the middle class.”
He also listed a $15 minimum wage and free college tuition as policies that can help fix income inequality. The presidential candidate said Obamacare was a good step to fighting this inequality, but the country should enact a Medicare-for-all type system.
“This campaign has been asking people to think outside the box,” Sanders stated. “And not just accept the analysis from corporate America and the Congress.”
Clinton only has one real risk of losing the nomination, but it’s unlikely to happen: A number of unbounded delegates could decide to change their mind during the Democratic National Convention. Clinton and many within the media have already called the nomination in her favor.
Clinton even delivered a victory speech Tuesday and thanked supporters in an email. Sanders has argued those already calling the primaries are wrong. He has managed to keep pace in the polls and garnered a huge and passionate support base despite lagging behind when it comes to delegate support.
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