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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Nov 13, 2026

I want to see our students be actively engaged, no matter where they stand on the issues.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Nov 13, 2026

As proven by the recent midterm elections, all people have the right to express their views and help shape the direction in which our country goes — and that includes young people.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Nov 13, 2026

The purpose of this contest is to get young people to start thinking about the many important issues that we deal with every day.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Nov 13, 2026

Why would you fire the manager when you just won the World Series?

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Nov 13, 2026

Chuck has outlined an aggressive plan for the new Democratic majority which is directly responsive to the message we heard from the voters, and he has the experience and unique mastery of the Senate process to make it happen.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Nov 13, 2026

Chuck Schumer is one of the principal architects of the most successful election in modern history, and I see no reason to change the leadership that helped make that success possible.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Nov 12, 2026

Any short-term package must include language that restricts the Trump Administration from using appropriated funds to continue his war against Iran.

dailycaller.com
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Nov 12, 2026

As we approach the December 11 funding deadline, we should not accept a short-term spending deal that continues to provide billions of additional dollars for President Trump’s war of choice.

dailycaller.com
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Nov 12, 2026Verified

Melanie Junkins was one of the millions of Americans who has selflessly served our country, putting her own interests aside in pursuit of the greater American good.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Nov 12, 2026

In this moment in American history, Chuck's views are way out of touch with where the American people are at.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Nov 11, 2026Verified

But in my view, the time is now for change and I will not be supporting Chuck to be re-elected as the Democratic leader.

dailycaller.com
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Nov 11, 2026

The heart of socialism is the exact same lie that's behind almost every financial scam: 'You will have everything guaranteed. But you'll also have growth and prosperity.' It just doesn't work that way.

reason.com
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Nov 11, 2026Verified

Just as the PACT Act represented a historical milestone for Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan veterans, our New PACT for Iran Veterans Act will ensure that the VA recognizes the unique current toxic exposure risks of our service members…

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Nov 11, 2026Verified

If this campaign was about anything, it was about change, the need for the Democratic party, in my view, to move in a new and bold direction.

theguardian.com
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Nov 11, 2026Verified

And I will not be supporting Chuck to be reelected as the Democratic leader.

abcnews.com
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Nov 11, 2026

We need to have that out in the open to show the American people that a new day has come and that their votes meant a new direction in Washington.

cbsnews.com