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On the recordFebruary 11, 2020
I think when people understand that in our democratic society, we have an individual worth some $60 billion who in an unprecedented way, Anderson, is literally trying to buy the elections.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders criticizes a billionaire's influence on elections.

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