Democratic Presidential Candidates Attend King Day at the Dome
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — The Democratic candidates for President typically attend King Day at the Dome during election years and this year was no exception. On Martin Luther King Day, the Democratic presidential hopefuls were at the state house to participate in the annual rally.
To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Senator Bernie Sanders and Former Governor Martin O’Malley attended the rally vowing to continue the work of Martin Luther King.
“Dr. King died with his work unfinished and it is up to us to see it through,” said Clinton.
“Dr. King said change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability but comes through continuous struggle and that struggle is ours it is all of ours,” said O’Malley.
“Let us not look at Dr. King as just a historical figure, let us look at a man who tried to transform this country,” said Sanders.
Dr. King dedicated his life to making change in America by fighting for many issues, including education equality. At Monday’s rally, all three candidates took a strong stance on how to strengthen education in the nation.
“This day is devoted to improving education and I hope for the sake of the children of South Carolina, progress is possible,” said Clinton.
Senator Bernie Sanders promotes a tuition-free plan for public colleges and universities, while former Governor Martin O’Malley supports a debt free college plan.
“We need to take actions that make quality educations a reality for every child in America regardless of his or her zip code and that moves american forward to debt free college for all Americans again,” explained O’Malley.
Back on the same stage after the fireworks of Sunday’s debate, where Clinton and Sanders squared off over gun control, Clinton referenced the Charleston massacre and the need for change.
“When black people are killed worshipping at Mother Emanuel with a gun bought through a legal loophole, this isn’t just a public safety issue its a civil rights issue,” said Clinton.
