He’s facing several hundred ecstatic voters huddled outside a suburban Detroit high school — the group that did not fit inside the high school’s gym or two overflow rooms. The crowd screams in delight when he tells them that a combined total of 9,000 people had shown up for the rally.

Bernie Sanders’ ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour is drawing huge crowds, spotlighting the fight against authoritarianism and wealth inequality. Over 10,000 supporters gathered in Warren, Michigan, where he rallied against billionaire influence and promoted progressive policies.