March 22, 2025
CBS Colorado
An estimated 34,000 people gathered Friday evening at Civic Center Park in Denver to hear Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York push a number of progressive policies.
Just hours later, they spoke before a crowd of about 11,000 at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. It was the second of two stops for the progressive leaders in Colorado as part of what they dubbed the "Fighting Oligarchy Tour."
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during a rally on March 21, 2025 at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado. Sanders, right, and Ocasio-Cortez are holding a series of rallies they are calling the "Fighting Oligarchy Tour."CHET STRANGE / GETTY IMAGES
"They want to know if the people of America are going to stand up to Trumpism, oligarchy," Sanders said to a cheering crowd.
The tour is part of an effort by Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez to push back against President Trump and the influence that they say billionaires have over American politics.
"Musk is not our Congress. Act lawfully, not awfully," said Nancy Larsen, a rally attendee who feels the federal government is prioritizing corporate interests over ordinary Americans. "I feel like we're in kind of a reverse Robin Hood situation right now, where we're taking from the poor and disadvantaged and giving more money to the rich."
"They want to know if the people of America are going to stand up to Trumpism, oligarchy," Sanders said to a cheering crowd.
The tour is part of an effort by Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez to push back against President Trump and the influence that they say billionaires have over American politics.
"Musk is not our Congress. Act lawfully, not awfully," said Nancy Larsen, a rally attendee who feels the federal government is prioritizing corporate interests over ordinary Americans. "I feel like we're in kind of a reverse Robin Hood situation right now, where we're taking from the poor and disadvantaged and giving more money to the rich."
Nancy Larsen reads the sign she made for a rally hosted by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Denver on Friday, March 21, 2025.CBS
Thousands of attendees echoed concerns that the government is increasingly influenced by billionaires and large corporations.
Parents of Girl Scouts Nina and Indie said they viewed the rally as an educational opportunity.
"We like them to be aware of what's happening in the world," their mother Jennifer Walters said.
Thousands of attendees echoed concerns that the government is increasingly influenced by billionaires and large corporations.
Parents of Girl Scouts Nina and Indie said they viewed the rally as an educational opportunity.
"We like them to be aware of what's happening in the world," their mother Jennifer Walters said.
Jennifer Walters, center, brought her two daughters to a rally featuring Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Denver on Friday, March 21, 2025.CBS
The crowd also cheered for union leaders representing construction, grocery, and education workers, as attendees voiced frustration over economic inequality.
"Republicans, Democrats -- all Americans are feeling this," said Chris Martinez, who attended the rally.
Attendees from the earlier rally in Greeley also expressed dissatisfaction with both major political parties.
Ocasio-Cortez also emphasized that their fight is not just against Republicans, urging Democrats to push harder for progressive policies.
The crowd also cheered for union leaders representing construction, grocery, and education workers, as attendees voiced frustration over economic inequality.
"Republicans, Democrats -- all Americans are feeling this," said Chris Martinez, who attended the rally.
Attendees from the earlier rally in Greeley also expressed dissatisfaction with both major political parties.
Ocasio-Cortez also emphasized that their fight is not just against Republicans, urging Democrats to push harder for progressive policies.
Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders say they'll continue advocating for a nation where all Americans can thrive.
"The world is watching," Sanders said.
"The world is watching," Sanders said.
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