Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Rally 30,000 in Denver on 'Fighting Oligarchy' Tour
The tour, aimed at addressing economic inequality and energizing Democrats for the 2026 midterms, concludes in Tucson later today.
- Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are leading a multi-state tour focused on mobilizing Democrats in swing districts for the 2026 midterm elections.
- Their Denver rally drew an estimated 30,000 attendees, the largest crowd of the tour so far, as they emphasized opposition to oligarchy and economic inequality.
- The tour includes sharp criticism of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, accusing them of policies that benefit billionaires at the expense of working-class Americans.
- Internal Democratic Party tensions have surfaced during the rallies, with some attendees calling for leadership changes and stronger advocacy for working-class issues.
- Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez aim to energize younger voters and position progressive voices as key leaders within the Democratic Party.