MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF) Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally tonight in front of a crowd of 5,300 at the Mesquite Arena on Friday night.The senator from Vermont used humor to rally the crowd and was in good spirits following his strong showing in the Iowa caucus and victory in the New Hampshire primary.
Earlier this week, the campaign announced it’s opening 5 offices in Texas including one in Dallas.
A poll commissioned by the University of Texas Politics and The Texas Tribune showed Sen. Sanders leading in Texas.
Polls also show the senator leading in Nevada whose caucuses take place Feb. 22.
Early voting in Texas starts next Tuesday.