Political Quotes

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 16, 2025

We have a country that is falling apart!

nypost.com
Oct 15, 2025

it would be a really sad state of affairs to have to spend millions of dollars on a divisive primary. We should be focusing on beating Susan Collins, and Platner can do that.

msnbc.com
Oct 14, 2025

If your question is, 'Is it conceivable that good people can take over the Democratic Party and make it a working-class party?'—that’s a possibility.

thenation.com
Oct 14, 2025

They’re way out of touch with where ordinary people are.

thenation.com
Oct 14, 2025

They don’t even understand it, John. It’s not their world.

thenation.com
Oct 14, 2025

Graham Platner is a great working class candidate for Senate in Maine who will defeat Susan Collins.

cbsnews.com
Oct 14, 2025

The Democratic Party no longer even can dream of saying to you, you know, 'Mary Smith won. You may not like her politics, but she’s the Democratic nominee.'

thenation.com
Oct 14, 2025

It's disappointing that some Democratic leaders are urging Governor Mills to run. We need to focus on winning that seat & not waste millions on an unnecessary & divisive primary.

cbsnews.com
Oct 14, 2025

I mention Gaza in virtually every speech. And without exception, whether you’re doing it in Viroqua, Wisconsin; Los Angeles, California; Newport, Vermont—wherever you’re doing it—it is almost always a standing response.

thenation.com
Oct 9, 2025

It’s a very important issue. Nobody wants to see anybody in the military, anybody working for the government — people are struggling. Everybody knows that.

cnn.com
Oct 6, 2025

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

nypost.com

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