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Blue Wave: Sanders Stumps for Indiana's Liz Watson

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House candidate Liz Watson with Sen Bernie Sanders

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Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigned for progressive Democratic House candidate Liz Watson in Bloomington, Indiana on Friday. Like Sanders, Watson supports "Medicare for all," a $15 minimum wage and free college tuition. The Indianapolis Star reported that approximately 2,200 people attended the rally. After the event Sanders and Watson walked to the nearest polling location. Hundreds of people followed and cast their votes. Watson is running to unseat Republican Rep. Trey Hollingsworth in southern Indiana's 9th District.

House candidate Liz Watson with Sen Bernie Sanders, left, at rally

House candidate Liz Watson with Sen Bernie Sanders, left, at rally
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