4/27/16 Bernie Sanders Town Hall

On Wednesday afternoon in the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center, Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders addressed a very lively crowd of supporters. Outside of the CoRec, members of the conservative community on campus formed a counter-protest on the lawn of Wiley Dining Court.

4/27/16 Bernie Sanders Town Hall
Attendees of the town hall arrived to secure a spot in line as early as 5:30 a.m.

4/27/16 Bernie Sanders Town Hall
Before attendees were let into the venue, they had the opportunity to purchase campaign buttons.
4/27/16 Bernie Sanders Town Hall
Before attendees were let into the venue, they had the opportunity to purchase campaign buttons.

4/27/16 Bernie Sanders Town Hall
The line outside of the France A. Cordova Recreational Sports center stretched down Third Street, and wrapped around the back side of the building.

4/27/16 Bernie Sanders Town Hall
A Sanders supporter holds a Bernie sign high over the crowd before entering the CoRec.

4/27/16 Bernie Sanders Town Hall
The first attendees in line enter the France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center; they held their place in line since 5:30 a.m.

4/27/16 Bernie Sanders Town Hall
Marc Daniels, a Springfield, Illinois resident, offers Sanders-themed Kippot to members of the conservative community on campus

4/27/16 Bernie Sanders Town Hall
Marc Daniels, a Springfield, Illinois resident, raises his Sanders-themed Kippot in front of members of the conservative community on campus, as they counter-protest the Sanders town hall.

4/27/16 Bernie Sanders Town Hall
Enthusiastic Bernie Sanders supporters hold signs right before Sanders takes the stage.

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders takes the stage.

4/27/16 Bernie Sanders Town Hall
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders addresses an enthusiastic crowd inside of the Frances A. Cordova Recreational Center on Wednesday afternoon.

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