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Bernie Sanders

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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.

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Oct 6, 2025

I think it’s because investing in AI and robotics will increase their wealth and power exponentially.

nypost.com
Oct 6, 2025

The artificial intelligence and robotics being developed by these multi-billionaires today will allow corporate America to wipe out tens of millions of decent-paying jobs, cut labor costs and boost profits.

nypost.com
Sep 17, 2025

It is absurd to have to say this in the year 2025 but vaccines are safe and effective.

cbsnews.com
Sep 17, 2025

Look, it is hard for me to understand how the Democratic leadership is not supporting the candidate who won the Democratic primary.

nbcnews.com
Sep 17, 2025

The fight for justice has gone on for a few thousand years. And we’re continuing it.

thenation.com
Sep 17, 2025

If you could defeat the oligarchs here and say, 'You know what? New York City is not for sale.' That will send a message to every community in America that real change is possible.

thenation.com
Sep 17, 2025

What the system has done is taken away our dreams. And they said, we get it all.

thenation.com
Sep 17, 2025

The importance of your election is that from a moral perspective, from a set of values, you’re going to be in sharp contrast to the president of the United States.

thenation.com
Sep 17, 2025

You have a right to speak out on these issues. I think you do. And I think when you do, you are reflecting the views of the vast majority of the people in this city.

thenation.com
Sep 13, 2025

What is so radical about saying we need an economy that works for everybody, not just for Mr. [Elon] Musk and his billionaire friends?

nbcnews.com
Sep 13, 2025

And I think over the years, the Democratic Party has done a lot of good things in terms of women’s rights, the environment, civil rights, gay rights. But in terms of the needs of the working class, I’m sorry to have to say they have not.

nbcnews.com
Sep 13, 2025

What the American people are saying [is]: Who is standing up for us? Who understands our pain? Who’s going to improve our lives?

nbcnews.com
Sep 13, 2025

This is a pivotal moment in American history. And it is absolutely imperative that we have candidates and elected officials who have the guts to say, ‘No, I don’t want your billionaire campaign contributions. I’m going to stand up for…

nbcnews.com
Sep 10, 2025

Political violence has no place in this country. We must condemn this horrifying attack.

commondreams.org
Sep 9, 2025

No society can survive when one man becomes a trillionaire while the working class struggles to survive. This cannot stand.

truthout.org
Sep 9, 2025

This is not only grossly immoral. It is insane economics.

truthout.org
Sep 9, 2025

Another $900 billion for Elon Musk, while 60% live paycheck to paycheck? Really?

truthout.org
Sep 7, 2025

What a radical idea to say that we should stabilize rents so the working-class people can live in this city.

nbcnews.com
Sep 7, 2025

What they fear is Mamdani becoming a model for what could sweep across the country.

commondreams.org
Sep 7, 2025

A test case of whether or not democracy can prevail.

commondreams.org
Sep 7, 2025

If a candidate started at 2% in the polls, gets 50,000 volunteers, creates enormous excitement, gets young people involved in the political process, gets nontraditional voters to vote, Democratic leaders would be jumping up and down!

commondreams.org
Sep 7, 2025

I find it hard to understand how the major Democratic leaders of New York state are not supporting the Democratic candidate.

commondreams.org
Sep 7, 2025

What are the oligarchs afraid of?

nypost.com
Sep 7, 2025

They’re afraid of Mamdani becoming an example of what can happen all over this country

nypost.com

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