Democrat: Bernie Sanders
February 19, 2019
Name: Bernie Sanders
Website: https://berniesanders.com/
Political activity: Sanders identifies as a Democratic socialist. He currently serves as the junior senator from Vermont. Sanders ran for president in the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton.
Date announced: Sanders officially announced his 2020 campaign for president on Feb. 19, 2019.
Trips to Iowa State: Sanders came to Iowa State in May, but does not currently have any more trips to Ames planned.
Notable quotes:
- “I am asking you to join me today as part of an unprecedented and historic grassroots campaign that will begin with at least a million people from across the country.”
- “Brothers and sisters, we have a lot of work in front of us. If we are prepared to stand together, there is no end to what the great people of our nation can accomplish.”