Almost 200 Vermonters attended debate viewing parties around the state like this one at ArtsRiot in Burlington’s south end.

Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders were closely watching how Vermont’s favorite son would fare against his main rival for the Democratic nomination, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Reported piece for Vermont Public Radio. Originally aired October 14, 2015. Sound filed from this story also aired on NPR’s Here and Now on October 14, 2015.