DEMS DEBATE | Sanders has an independent streak
BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Bernie Sanders said his appeal to independents is part of why he is a strong candidate.
“I am proud that millions of young people that previously were not involved in the political process are now coming into it, and I do believe that we have got to open the door of the Democratic party to those people," he said.
"I am in this race as a Democrat," he added.
Hillary Clinton noted that she has won more votes than anyone else in either primary, building a broad base of support.