Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsDemocratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren brought her campaign for president to Denver to the Fillmore Auditorium on Sunday Feb. 23, 2020. State Sen. Julie Gonzales introduced Warren.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsElizabeth Warren waves to supporters as she walks on stage at the Fillmore in Denver Sunday, Feb.23, 2020. Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsThe Fillmore has a capacity of about 3,900. Warren's staff estimated about 3,800 supporters were in the house.Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsState Sen. Kerry Donovan, who has endorsed Warren, warmed up the crowd.Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsDonovan put an Elizabeth Warren doll, which she said was her husband's, on the lectern while she spoke.Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsThe crowd was loud and emotional when Warren took the stage at about 3:30 p.m. Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsThe Fillmore has a capacity of about 3,900. Warren's staff estimated that there were 3,800 people in the house.Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsSupporters of all ages were in the crowd.Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsDuring her speech, she promoted her wealth tax, a plan for more affordable health care and investments into public education. She also referred to rival candidate Michael Bloomberg as “a threat” and does not want to “trade one arrogant billionaire for another,” comparing Bloomberg to President Donald Trump. Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsWarren told the crowd she couldn't stick around for selfies after her speech, because she had to leave right away to campaign in South Carolina.Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsSupporters chanted "dream big fight hard" throughout Warren's speech.
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