Bernie Sanders set out a number of provisions that he thought could improve the Democratic party's standing. | AP Photo Sanders outlines his list of Democratic Party reforms

Bernie Sanders shared the specific list of changes he'd like the Democratic Party to make during a speech on Thursday.

In an otherwise carbon copy of his stump speech in Springfield, Oregon, Sanders declared that he wants to see the Democratic Party pursue a 50-state strategy, open primaries in every state, and automatic voter registration for everyone starting at age 18.


"I want to see this country have one of the highest turnout rates in the world, not one of the lowest, and that is why, in my view, the Democratic Party has got to make very clear we need automatic voter registration. All over this country we have Republican governors trying to make it harder for people to vote. Our job is make it easier. Bring more people into the system and that means if you are 18 years of age you are registered to vote, end of discussion," Sanders said.

The Vermont senator went on to also call for the Democratic Party to push for same-day registration and open primaries.

"In those states where it's applicable, we need same-day registration, we need open primaries. And I'll tell you what else the Democratic Party needs," Sanders continued. "It turns out sadly that the poorest in this country, many in the South, where people are suffering without health insurance, without jobs, without access for decent education for their kids, in many of those states they are controlled by right-wing Republicans."

Sanders said the party needs to focus on a 50-state strategy, instead of trying to win on friendly terrain.

"The truth is that the Democratic Party has turned its back on many of those states. We need a 50-state strategy. We need to plant the flag of progressive politics in every state of this country," Sanders said. "It's great that the Democrats do well in the region and the East Coast and West Coast as well as some states in the Midwest. But you can't turn your back on working people and low income people and children and the poor in 25 states in the country. We've got to fight for every one of those states."

The comments by Sanders comes as the Vermont senator's path to the nomination has narrowed dramatically, after defeats in New York and in four of five states on Tuesday. In recent weeks, he has focused on reshaping the Democratic Party's nominating process, and moving the party platform to the left at the Democratic National Convention.

