Bernie Sanders may not have been in Hudson County today, but it was hard to tell from the deciated supporters of the candidate who cheered and chanted up Washington Street.
HOBOKEN -- Bernie Sanders may not have been in Hudson County today, but it was hard to tell from the dedicated number of supporters of the candidate who cheered and chanted up Washington Street.
More than 100 people gathered in Hoboken this afternoon for a march and rally in support of the Vermont senator's presidential campaign. Organized by a grassroots Facebook group, most marchers said they support Sanders for his progressive views and believe he is a candidate who can unify the nation.
"We're here to raise awareness of him, and his issues," said Marc Adamo, one of the event's organizers. "Another goal is to help the community register voters and remind people that primary day is coming. This is a very important election."
Sanders trails former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. His supporters, however, believe Sanders can still beat Clinton if he wins the remaining primaries. New Jersey is set to hit the polls on June 7.
For Cintrella Daniels and her boyfriend Webster Phillips -- both 22 of Bergen County -- Sanders appeals to them because they said he has consistently supported equality in his political tenure.
"We feel like he's the only candidate that can relate to our African American struggles," Daniels said.
While attending the University of Chicago, Sanders participated in a movement against the school's segregated housing policy, Business Insider reported.
As supporters made their way up Washington Street, they were greeted with cheers by many driving or walking in the city.
Halfway through the walk, one resident yelled out his window that he was voting for presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. The walkers, however, just continued to chant "New Jersey wants Bernie."
The group ended their march with a rally outside Maxwell's Tavern, chanting "Who beats Trump in all the polls? Bernie Sanders trumps that troll."
Inside the business, 25-year-old Kyle Moore -- wearing a black and white striped prisoner suit -- said he's behind Sanders because he is open to states legalizing marijuana and is against mass incarceration.
The Burlington County resident said he participated in the "Democracy Spring" march in Washington D.C. last month, aimed at getting "big money out of politics." Moore said he was one of more than 1,000 people arrested.
Moore is a member of the East Coast Cannabis Coalition and has been organizing "smoke outs" with the NJ Weedman.
According to CNN, Sanders trails Clinton by 778 delegates, with Clinton less than 150 delegates away from the nomination.