Bernie is not just a senator from Vermont. He was the presidential candidate who stood against the damaging inequalities of our system more than any other candidate. He stood up for everyone, especially common people, more than any other candidate. He realized that there are unjustified losses even in a democracy, and he affirmed that the resulting poverty and disenfranchisement had to be addressed. And he had an unmatched integrity among the candidates. 

He was right during the campaign, and he was right when he visited Oregon recently and spoke out in favor of Measure 97.