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Guitarist Nicholas Fisher of Jimmy and the Stimulators performs at a Bernie Sanders fundraiser billed as "Waterloo Shred for Bernie: Part 2" at The Wedge bar in Waterloo, IA, Saturday January 23, 2016.Benjamin Rasmussen for TIME  by [Paul Moakley](https://time.com/author/paul-moakley/)  ## Paul Moakley Jan 28, 2016 6:40 PM UTC _Since its inception, photography has been inseparable from the world of politics, where image is crucial. For most presidential candidates, controlling that image has become essential to their message. In a series called_ **Seeing Politics**_, TIME LightBox examines political photography throughout the 2016 campaign in profiles, features and analytical pieces._ Bernie Sanders rallying cries for a new American “revolution” seem to be connecting him to politically minded young voters living punk rock’s endless dream. In almost every stump speech he says, “We need bold changes. We need a political revolution.” With his anti-establishment roots and alt-political history, he’s already been called a punk legend at home. [Vice](http://www.vice.com/read/how-bernie-sanders-242-main-street-shaped-the-northeast-punk-scene-515) recently reported that part of Sanders’ legacy in Vermont has been supporting the establishment of a vibrant experimental music and art scene in Burlington. On Jan. 23, photographer Benjamin Rasmussen visited Waterloo, Iowa, with TIME reporter Sam Frizell to photograph a Sanders fundraiser billed as “Waterloo Shred for Bernie: Part 2” at The Wedge Bar. “The day had started in Des Moines early that morning,” says Rasmussen. “We had just left an evening Cruz rally that had been pretty boring visually. Sam found out about a punk show being held to raise support for Bernie Sanders and we begrudgingly decided to go.” What followed was one of the most interesting spectacles that Rasmussen has witnessed. “I grew up with punk and metal scenes in the Philippines and played in a terrible punk band in high school,” he says. “What had always drawn me to this world were the attitude of rebellion and the rejection of societal norms and power structures. And here were these young people from those same scenes, who felt that a 74-year-old Vermont Senator who spoke like a cool college professor matched their worldview. Bands with names like _Shut Up_ and _Jimmy and the Stimulators_ were giving classic Bernie talking points in between songs.” “This wasn’t done with irony or cynicism, but actual passion,” Rasmussen adds. “John Fisher, guitarist with Jimmy and the Stimulators, said he never thought he would be involved with politics and then suddenly found himself giving of his time and money for Bernie. Two young women at the concert, Jessica Boyd and Sarah Welter, are both active in supporting Bernie, but said that if Hilary got the nomination their support would not transfer over to her. They weren’t just fired up because of his hype, but had specific policy changes that pulled them to Bernie.” Rasmussen photographed a portrait of John Fisher, a 22-year-old guitarist from Mechanicsville, Iowa, onstage straddling his guitar dressed in Sanders paraphernalia. “There’s a fire under our ass,” says Fisher. “Everyone is tired of politics as usual. Everyone is frustrated with income inequality, besides those that are at the top. We were told since we were in kindergarten that we could do anything. I don’t think that’s true. Bernie is here to question the establishment and that’s what strikes a cord with the punk rock community. There’s no candidate more progressive than Bernie.” --- > “” --- [**_Benjamin Rasmussen_**](http://benjaminrasmussenphoto.com)_‘s photographs of Iowa voters are featured in this week’s issue of TIME. Rasmussen is an award winning photographer based in Denver, CO. You can see more of his work on_ [_LightBox_](http://time.com/3801657/desert-surreality-plight-of-syrian-refugees-magnified-outside-zaatari/)_._ **_Paul Moakley_** _is the Deputy Director of Photography and Visual Enterprise at TIME. Follow him on Twitter_ [_@paulmoakley_](https://mobile.twitter.com/paulmoakley?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)_._ _Additional reporting by reporter_ [_Sam Frizell_](https://mobile.twitter.com/Sam%5FFrizell?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) _who covers politics and breaking news for TIME in Washington, DC._  John Fisher, 22 year old college student says "There’s a fire under our ass. "Everyone is tired of politics as usual. Everyone is frustrated with income inequality, besides those that are at the top. We were told since we were in kindergarten that we could do anything. I don’t think that’s true." Benjamin Rasmussen for TIME  Jessica Boyd, 20, college student says. "The kids that are born into the powerful families of this country are automatically told they’ll be successful. We’re at a point in history where if it’s not fixed, the United States is going to go into a collapse. We’re on the road to becoming an oligarchy. It’s our future. It’s not for you to mess up." Benjamin Rasmussen for TIME  Shutup performs at a Bernie Sanders fundraiser billed as "Waterloo Shred for Bernie: Part 2" at The Wedge bar in Waterloo, IA, Saturday January 23, 2016. Benjamin Rasmussen for TIME  Tori Hall sells T-shirts at a Bernie Sanders fundraiser billed as "Waterloo Shred for Bernie: Part 2" at The Wedge bar in Waterloo, IA, Saturday January 23, 2016. Benjamin Rasmussen for TIME  Drummer, Mason Wise of Shutup performs at a Bernie Sanders fundraiser billed as "Waterloo Shred for Bernie: Part 2" at The Wedge bar in Waterloo, IA, Saturday January 23, 2016. Benjamin Rasmussen for TIME  Guitarist Nicholas Fisher of Jimmy and the Stimulators performs at a Bernie Sanders fundraiser billed as "Waterloo Shred for Bernie: Part 2" at The Wedge bar in Waterloo, IA, Saturday January 23, 2016. Benjamin Rasmussen for TIME  Sarah Welter, 22, bartender and retailer says, "We work for the 1%. We provide for their wealth. I have two jobs. I had to drop out of college because it was too much. I still struggle financially to get by. Somebody who works 40 hours or more a week should not live in poverty." Benjamin Rasmussen for TIME  The scene at a Bernie Sanders fundraiser billed as "Waterloo Shred for Bernie: Part 2" at The Wedge bar in Waterloo, IA, Saturday January 23, 2016. Benjamin Rasmussen for TIME  The scene at a Bernie Sanders fundraiser billed as "Waterloo Shred for Bernie: Part 2" at The Wedge bar in Waterloo, IA, Saturday January 23, 2016. Benjamin Rasmussen for TIME  Jimmy and the Stimulators perform at a Bernie Sanders fundraiser billed as "Waterloo Shred for Bernie: Part 2" at The Wedge bar in Waterloo, IA, Saturday January 23, 2016. 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