I write to encourage area voters to attend your local Democratic caucus on Sunday, March 6, and stand tall and proud with me for Bernie Sanders.

I’m an idealist and believe in our capacity to be better people and to create a better future. When I examine Bernie’s time in Congress and as the mayor of Burlington, Vermont, I see a man of integrity and passion who has fought government and political corruption for decades. In fact, Bernie’s work on income disparity, working wages and corporate greed and corruption — which are destroying our economy — speak loudly to American families across all demographics.

For those of you who are concerned about his ability to win the general election in November, his favorability numbers lead the way and as voters around the country are able to bust through the incredible lack of media coverage of his campaign, they find someone fighting for their best interests.

As mayor of Burlington, he ran a tight ship on a tight budget, grew the economy and business bases, saved the waterfront, and nurtured training programs for women, among other initiatives. As a friend said recently, “he’s a razor sharp politician, not a cranky old socialist.”

Join me in voting for hope. Real hope for real change.

Debbie Atwood,

Bath