Staff Reports
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently held a rally in Texas as part of the “Fighting Oligarchy Tour,” but reports of an empty arena are greatly exaggerated. Official records and eyewitness accounts confirm substantial turnout at their events, contradicting claims of low attendance. The tour, targeting corporate influence in politics, continues to draw crowds across America.
Bernie Sanders’ tour events have consistently attracted large numbers, with recent rallies in Los Angeles pulling 36,000 attendees—his largest ever crowd. Similar turnouts occurred in Denver and other cities, demonstrating strong grassroots support. These gatherings feature high-profile progressive allies like AOC and musicians such as Neil Young.
In Texas, Sanders held multiple events with Representative Greg Casar and Beto O’Rourke, including stops in McAllen, Fort Worth, and San Marcos. While one Texas State University rally drew “several hundred” supporters, other venues saw higher attendance. The tour focuses on mobilizing young voters against corporate power and for progressive policies.
Critics have attempted to frame the tour as failing, citing isolated snapshots of smaller crowds. These claims ignore the documented successes and packed venues in cities like Los Angeles and Denver. The tour’s momentum reflects ongoing frustration with economic inequality and corporate dominance in politics.
From a conservative perspective, Sanders’ message represents a dangerous slide toward socialism that threatens American values. His rallies preach class warfare and government overreach, ignoring the prosperity created by free markets and individual liberty. These events showcase the left’s disconnect from hardworking Americans who believe in opportunity, not handouts.
True patriots understand that Sanders’ vision would cripple innovation with excessive regulation and wealth redistribution. The “oligarchy” narrative dismisses the achievements of entrepreneurs and job creators who drive our economy. America thrives when government gets out of the way, not when it seizes control.
While progressives rally against imagined oppression, conservatives stand for real solutions: secure borders, energy independence, and policies that protect families and small businesses. The empty-seat narrative may comfort some, but the real battle is preserving freedom against a radical agenda.
Our movement doesn’t need stadiums full of protesters—it has the quiet strength of millions who build, create, and uphold the principles that made America exceptional. That’s the unstoppable force that truly shapes our nation’s future.
