Before Sen. Bernie Sanders' big event on Saturday, our Washington Reporter Kyle Midura spoke to the senator one-on-one. Midura asked about a possible challenge in this race.

Midura: Some of your critics have suggested you're too old, too white, too male.

Sen. Sanders: Look, I feel great. People consider age a factor, and that's fine. They might want to consider experience a factor. So I would hope that people look at the totality of one's life and experience, and I think if they do that, we'll do pretty well.

We also spoke to political analyst and Middlebury Professor Matthew Dickinson to find out what Sanders can do to better connect with you. You can watch the interview above.

Montpelier authorities say they are preparing for the thousands of people expected to attend Sen. Bernie Sanders Vermont presidential campaign kickoff event at the Statehouse Saturday.

It will be the first 2020 president event that Sanders has held in Vermont.

Sanders had hoped to launch his 2020 campaign in the state earlier this year, but winter weather forced him to postpone. He held a kickoff rally in Brooklyn, instead.

Crews could be seen Friday setting up the stage.

Capitol Police officials say they are expecting anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000 people to attend the 2 p.m. event. State Street will be closed.

"It's really going to become a pedestrian world. Everyone needs to have some patience and take your time and I think you will be able to get where you need to be," Capitol Police Chief Matthew Romei said.

Sanders launched his 2016 White House bid at the Burlington waterfront.