Recording of a Democratic meeting in Wake County, where Charles Sanders is a guest speaker. Various speakers discuss the activities of the Wake County Democratic Party. At around17:30 into the recording, Sanders delivers a campaign speech. Sanders first compliments another politician running for office, then discusses his background and reasons for running for Senate. Topics include partisanship, beating Jesse Helms, balancing the federal budget, expanding insurance coverage to more people, insurance for people with preexisting conditions, insurance portability, early childhood education, student loans, AmeriCorps, national service programs, corporate downsizing, business development, and protecting the environment. Speech is followed by a question and answer session. Question topics include protecting Social Security for younger people, protecting jobs from corporate layoffs, protecting public education, regulation of business and the environment, the national debt and taxes, and healthcare policy.