You wouldn't expect quiet, even staid Portland, Maine, would be a hotbed of firebrand liberalism, but apparently that's just what it is these days. Bernie Sanders' "Fighting Oligarchy" tour went through there last night with a bang.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders told thousands Monday that the United States faces “dangerous” times that require progressive leadership during an appearance with Maine political leaders at the Cross Insurance Arena on Monday in Portland.
“This is an unprecedented and in fact dangerous moment in American history, and we have got to respond in an unprecedented way,” Sanders told the crowd. “The way we respond is to build the kind of strong, progressive, grassroots movement the likes of which this country has never seen.”
Sanders spoke in support of U.S. Senate ho