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Bernie Sanders: “Well, you know, I think from an historical point of view, somebody with my background, somebody with my views, somebody…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
Well, you know, I think from an historical point of view, somebody with my background, somebody with my views, somebody who has spent his entire life taking on the big money interests, I think a Sanders victory would be of some historical accomplishment as well.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Bernie Sanders reflects on the historical significance of his potential victory in the context of his lifelong opposition to big money interests.

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