Big Crowd Gathers For Liberal Rally In Washington

Big crowd gathers for liberal rally in Washington

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people rallied near the Lincoln Memorial in the U.S. capital on Saturday as liberal groups attempted to energize their base a month before pivotal congressional elections.

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