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Bernie Sanders and local politicians rally in Macomb

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at the rally for health care at Macomb Community College in Warren on Jan. 15, 2017. This was one of 70-plus rallies across the country organized by the Democratic party, protesting the proposed repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at the rally for health care at Macomb Community College in Warren on Jan. 15, 2017. This was one of 70-plus rallies across the country organized by the Democratic party, protesting the proposed repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
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A person dressed as Donald Trump pumps up the crowd before the rally began.
A person dressed as Donald Trump pumps up the crowd before the rally began.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
A large crowd gathered for the rally.
A large crowd gathered for the rally.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Dave Hartman tells the story of his girlfriend, Karen Lauinger, both of Shelby Township, and the treatment she received when she lost her leg but survived and did not have to go through bankruptcy afterwards because she had health care coverage through the ACA.
Dave Hartman tells the story of his girlfriend, Karen Lauinger, both of Shelby Township, and the treatment she received when she lost her leg but survived and did not have to go through bankruptcy afterwards because she had health care coverage through the ACA.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, U.S. Reps. Dan Kildee, John Conyers, Brenda Lawrence, with U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow, Gary Peters and Sandy Levin pump up the crowd at the end of the rally.
From left, U.S. Reps. Dan Kildee, John Conyers, Brenda Lawrence, with U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow, Gary Peters and Sandy Levin pump up the crowd at the end of the rally.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People file through the line to get into the rally.
People file through the line to get into the rally.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow introduces U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow introduces U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, Linda Delaney of Skidway Lake stands with Arlinda Pace and her daughter, Imani Pace, both of Novi, before the rally began.
From left, Linda Delaney of Skidway Lake stands with Arlinda Pace and her daughter, Imani Pace, both of Novi, before the rally began.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Vee Hertel of Rochester Hills is happy to be lined up getting in to the rally for health care.
Vee Hertel of Rochester Hills is happy to be lined up getting in to the rally for health care.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Barbara Matyas of Howell stands with a sign before the rally began. Matyas, a DPS retiree, has some health care benefits through retirement but she asks, "What about those who don't have it (health care coverage.)?"
Barbara Matyas of Howell stands with a sign before the rally began. Matyas, a DPS retiree, has some health care benefits through retirement but she asks, "What about those who don't have it (health care coverage.)?"
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Paul Schultz of Warren, right, hands out signs to those in line for the rally. Holding colorful sign at left is Karen Vermilya, of Onaway.
Paul Schultz of Warren, right, hands out signs to those in line for the rally. Holding colorful sign at left is Karen Vermilya, of Onaway.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Shirley Tomczak, of Dryden, stands near a sign that says "Taking away ACA is a death sentence" before the rally began.
Shirley Tomczak, of Dryden, stands near a sign that says "Taking away ACA is a death sentence" before the rally began.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Sen. Debbie Stabenow speaks at the rally.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow speaks at the rally.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Sens. Debbie Stabenow, left, and Chuck Schumer greet the crowd at the rally.
Sens. Debbie Stabenow, left, and Chuck Schumer greet the crowd at the rally.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People in the large crowd cheer at the rally for health care. At front with a sign is Odile Hugonot Haber, a registered nurse from Ann Arbor.
People in the large crowd cheer at the rally for health care. At front with a sign is Odile Hugonot Haber, a registered nurse from Ann Arbor.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Rep. Dan Kildee, right, visits with Linda Delaney of Skidway Lake after the rally.
Rep. Dan Kildee, right, visits with Linda Delaney of Skidway Lake after the rally.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
A large crowd gathers for the rally.
A large crowd gathers for the rally.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Susan Glaser of Chesterfield listens during the rally.
Susan Glaser of Chesterfield listens during the rally.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From right, U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders, Chuck Schumer, Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters at the rally for health care at Macomb Community College.
From right, U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders, Chuck Schumer, Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters at the rally for health care at Macomb Community College.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Sen. Chuck Schumer, right, talks with U.S. Bernie Sanders at the rally for health care at Macomb Community College.
Sen. Chuck Schumer, right, talks with U.S. Bernie Sanders at the rally for health care at Macomb Community College.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Rep. Debbie Dingell speaks at the rally for health care at Macomb Community College.
Rep. Debbie Dingell speaks at the rally for health care at Macomb Community College.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Sen. Gary Peters visits with Jan Rice of Rochester Hills after the rally.
Sen. Gary Peters visits with Jan Rice of Rochester Hills after the rally.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News