Bernie Sanders and Angie Nixon rally over 2,000 in rainy Ybor City

More than 2,000 people gathered in Ybor City on Saturday for a rally featuring Senator Bernie Sanders and Florida U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The event took place despite rainy weather and focused on issues affecting working-class Floridians.

Sanders highlighted Nixon's grassroots campaign, noting she was outspent 15 to one and lacked establishment support but still built a significant movement. He framed the election as a battle against billionaire influence and called for an end to unlimited campaign financing through super PACs, as reported by WUSF.

Nixon addressed the crowd, emphasizing the struggles of working people dealing with rising costs for groceries, rent, healthcare, and utilities. She criticized politicians like Ashley Moody for benefiting from corruption while Floridians face economic hardships, according to WUSF.

The candidate reiterated her campaign goals of providing living wages and affordable healthcare, urging voters to support her in the upcoming election. The rally was part of the Fighting Oligarchy tour aiming to mobilize progressive voters in Florida, the Tampa Bay Times reported.