People lined up for hours and filled to capacity the 750-seat Rochester Opera House Saturday to listen to Bernie Sanders make a final bid for votes three days before the New Hampshire primary.

Sanders and his guests created a rock concert-like vibe and the crowd cheered, stamped their feet and applauded. About 150 people had to be turned away and Sanders camp apologized.

"We spent more time than I anticipated in Washington so we have a busy day today," Sanders said. "The campaign is off to a great start. After finally getting the tally of the votes in Iowa, we won by 6,000 votes. Here in northern New England when you win the vote, you usually win the election. Thanks, New Hampshire, for your support four years ago and for the amazing support we are seeing now.

"Who believes in climate change, health care and a government that works for all of us? I am proud that we have received more campaign contributions, over 6 million, from 15 million Americans averaging $18.50 per person. We have raised more money this way than any candidate in the history of the United States. It is an important contrast to the way the other candidates do business. Several have raised money from billionaires. We raised none that way. We have no Super PAC. We are running for working people, funded by working people and that is why we will win."

Sanders said he is running for a working class that has been ignored for years.

"We understand when (President) Trump talks about a booming economy, his billionaire friends are doing really well," Sanders said. "He’s doing right for them, and they saw a 37% increase in their wealth under him. The average worker saw less than 1%. Hey, Mr. Trump, that isn’t a great economy for working families. We all know what has to be done and that starts with raising the minimum wage to $15, and hey, maybe women should be paid equally."

Sanders talked about health care, prescription drugs costs and big pharma. He also discussed college debt, human rights and equality. He said he would address mass shootings by writing gun legislation that is what the people want, not what the National Rifle Association wants.

Many in the audience were from out of state and said they came to New Hampshire to attend political events and many specifically for Sanders.

Billy Palmateir of Milton works as a science teacher at Kingswood High School in Wolfeboro. He said he's supported Sanders since 2016 and he's the first candidate he has ever given money to. As someone concerned with science he's appalled at what the Trump administration is doing to the nation's environmental protections.

Robert Beule of North Hampton said he's leaning toward Sen. Amy Klobuchar because he considers her genuine, passionate and "frankly it's time we had a woman for president."

Joanne Harrison of Rochester will be voting for Sanders Tuesday. She said she works as a nurse and she's appalled at the number of uninsured and underinsured people she encounters. If Sanders doesn't get the nomination she she'll support "whoever runs against Donald Trump."

Bruce Jolin of Rochester said he has seen 15 candidates in the run up to the primary and his favorite is Pete Buttigieg because of his youth and optimistic vision.

Debra Cantwell of Farmington said she supports Sanders "because he speaks my language. He's for the people."

Before he came addressed the crowd, Sanders had an array of local and national politicians, everyday people and documentary film-maker Michael Moore talk about why they supported Sanders.

"We know his authenticity," said state Rep. Renny Cushing, D-Hampton. "He’s been a voice, sometimes a lonely voice. He walks the talk. He has walked picket lines. We have three days to send a message to the country. The eyes of the world are on us."

Former state Rep. Mindi Messmer of Rye, a state Executive Council candidate, is a strong advocate for clean drinking water and the environment. She said people need Sanders and his Green New Deal.

"Climate change is the top issue we face on the planet," she said. "Yesterday it was 65 degrees in Antarctica. This is our chance. Bernie will fight for us."

Moore said Sanders represents love and compassion.

"These are the two words I hear over and over," he said. "If you believe someone who is sick should not lose their home. If you believe we should be able to go back to work and have adequate daycare. If you believe this is the last chance to save our planet; these are all words of love and compassion. I am not surprised the youngest voters are for Bernie Sanders. He’s fighting for their future."

Moore said the other candidates are good, but Sanders is the only one who can beat Trump.