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Bernie Sanders

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Bernie Sanders
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U.S. Senator from Vermont

Ran for the Democratic nomination in 2016 and lost.

Sponsored Medicare-for-All in the U.S. Senate.

Supports the Green New Deal.

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U.S. Senator from Vermont

Ran for the Democratic nomination in 2016 and lost.

Sponsored Medicare-for-All in the U.S. Senate.

Supports the Green New Deal.

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Total Meltdown: Democrats Attack, Undermine the Supreme Court

Total Meltdown: Democrats Attack, Undermine the Supreme Court

June 27, 2022

Democrats’ assault on the Supreme Court threatens the integrity of our Democracy.

‘Dem Civil War’: Establishment, Progressive Democrats Battle in Expensive Primaries

‘Dem Civil War’: Establishment, Progressive Democrats Battle in Expensive Primaries

May 16, 2022

Bitter primary battles are costing Democrats tens of millions of dollars and creating deep divisions in the party leading up to November’s midterm elections.

Democrats Renew Calls to Pack the Court, Abolish the Filibuster

Democrats Renew Calls to Pack the Court, Abolish the Filibuster

May 6, 2022

Democrats’ radical reaction to the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion undermines the nation’s institutions.

Democrats Unveil Massive $3.5 Trillion Liberal Wishlist

Democrats Unveil Massive $3.5 Trillion Liberal Wishlist

July 14, 2021

Joe Biden and the Democrats’ massive multi-trillion dollar “human infrastructure” bill will further exacerbate inflation, which is a hidden tax on American families. That’s in addition to the massive tax increases that would ostensibly pay for this misguided proposal.

Biden Abandons Netanyahu as Democrats Aim to Disarm Israel

Biden Abandons Netanyahu as Democrats Aim to Disarm Israel

May 20, 2021

Joe Biden and his radical Democrat allies are abandoning Israel in its time of need, leaving the country more isolated and vulnerable than ever before.

Socialist Multimillionaire Bernie Sanders Owns Three Homes

Socialist Multimillionaire Bernie Sanders Owns Three Homes

February 28, 2020

Bernie Sanders may pitch himself to voters as a champion for the working class, but his ownership of three homes and net worth of at least $2 million undermines his rhetoric.

Florida Democrat Congresswomen Dodged Vote to Condemn Bernie Sanders’ Praise of Castro

Florida Democrat Congresswomen Dodged Vote to Condemn Bernie Sanders’ Praise of Castro

February 28, 2020

It’s not uncommon for members to miss votes while attending important committee hearings or other engagements, but Shalala and Mucarsel-Powell voted on a separate issue minutes after missing the vote to condemn Sanders.

Democrats Are Panicking Over Bernie Sanders’ ‘Doomed’ Agenda

Democrats Are Panicking Over Bernie Sanders’ ‘Doomed’ Agenda

February 27, 2020

Despite the warnings from prominent Democrats, Nancy Pelosi insists her party will “enthusiastically embrace” Sanders if he becomes their nominee.

Bernie Sanders Doubles Down on Praise for Communist Dictator Fidel Castro

Bernie Sanders Doubles Down on Praise for Communist Dictator Fidel Castro

February 25, 2020

Bernie Sanders was also pressed to explain the trillions of dollars in revenue he couldn’t account for in order to fund his ‘Medicare for All’ proposal.

As Bernie Sanders Hails Communist Fidel Castro, Democrats Fear a Down-Ballot Disaster

As Bernie Sanders Hails Communist Fidel Castro, Democrats Fear a Down-Ballot Disaster

February 24, 2020

Bernie Sanders chooses to hail a literacy program in Cuba, ignores gross human rights abuses by Castro’s regime.

Socialist Bernie Sanders Doesn’t Know the Cost of His Own Agenda

Socialist Bernie Sanders Doesn’t Know the Cost of His Own Agenda

February 24, 2020

As the current Democratic frontrunner, Bernie Sanders is openly admitting his inability to explain the cost of his radical agenda to the American people.

Far-left Democrats Charter Private Jets While Denouncing the Rich

Far-left Democrats Charter Private Jets While Denouncing the Rich

February 5, 2020

“At one point in the video, Warren seems to walk behind a staffer after apparently noticing the camera filming her in Des Moines.”

As Voting Begins, Democrats are Bear-Hugging a Far-Left, Liberal Agenda

As Voting Begins, Democrats are Bear-Hugging a Far-Left, Liberal Agenda

February 3, 2020

Virtually every one of the Democrats’ potential nominees wants to raise taxes to fund their multi-trillion-dollar proposals, provide taxpayer-subsidized health care for illegal immigrants, and eliminate tens of thousands of energy sector jobs.

Bernie Sanders’ Net Worth Makes Him a Millionaire

Bernie Sanders’ Net Worth Makes Him a Millionaire

February 1, 2020

Since the financial documents have been made public, it is now known that Bernie Sanders has a net worth in the millions of dollars.

Bernie Sanders Proposes Doubling Federal Spending, Would Require Significant Tax Increases on the Middle Class

Bernie Sanders Proposes Doubling Federal Spending, Would Require Significant Tax Increases on the Middle Class

January 14, 2020

Facing little questioning, Sanders proposes largest spending increase of any presidential candidate in history.

Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders Host ‘Strategy Call’ with Pro-Iranian Lobby Group

Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders Host ‘Strategy Call’ with Pro-Iranian Lobby Group

January 9, 2020

The National Iranian American Council has close ties with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.

Shadow Group Provides Bernie Sanders Super PAC Support He Scorns, According to AP Investigation

Shadow Group Provides Bernie Sanders Super PAC Support He Scorns, According to AP Investigation

January 8, 2020

Bernie Sanders enjoys the support of dark money in White House Bid.

Soleimani Strike Triggers Disastrous Response From 2020 Democrats

Soleimani Strike Triggers Disastrous Response From 2020 Democrats

January 7, 2020

By authorizing a strike to eliminate an Iranian terrorist responsible for hundreds of American deaths, President Trump inadvertently exposed the dangerously misguided foreign policy agenda Democrats are offering in 2020.

Elizabeth Warren Abandons Medicare For All Amid Campaign Turmoil

Elizabeth Warren Abandons Medicare For All Amid Campaign Turmoil

January 2, 2020

With the Iowa Democratic caucuses rapidly approaching, Warren’s standing in early state polling has flatlined.

Partisan Impeachment Inquiry is a Looming ‘Disaster’ for Leading 2020 Democrats

Partisan Impeachment Inquiry is a Looming ‘Disaster’ for Leading 2020 Democrats

November 6, 2019

The impeachment issue has been further complicated for 2020 contenders by the outcome of a recently-passed House resolution, which received bipartisan opposition after two Democrats voted against it.

Bernie Sanders Launches Attacks on Elizabeth Warren’s Record

Bernie Sanders Launches Attacks on Elizabeth Warren’s Record

October 29, 2019

Sanders increases criticism of Warren’s work for corporations, new-found support for Medicare for All.

Plagued by Severely Flawed Candidates, Democrats Begin to Ask, ‘Is There Anybody Else?’

Plagued by Severely Flawed Candidates, Democrats Begin to Ask, ‘Is There Anybody Else?’

October 22, 2019

Iowa Democrats’ undecided numbers have risen while the establishment looks for alternatives.

Candidates Risk Forfeiting the Battlefield to the Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden Show

Candidates Risk Forfeiting the Battlefield to the Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden Show

October 15, 2019

Warren and Biden Have Faced Little Resistance from their Primary Opponents, Here’s the Path to Scoring Points on the Frontrunners

Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants to Cost $23 Billion, According to a New Study

Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants to Cost $23 Billion, According to a New Study

October 10, 2019

According to a new study from The Center for Immigration Studies, the plan supported by all of the 2020 Democratic presidential frontrunners to give healthcare to illegal immigrants would cost an estimated $10 billion to $23 billion.

Democrats Support New Tax That Could Lower Average IRA by $20,000

Democrats Support New Tax That Could Lower Average IRA by $20,000

September 17, 2019

Numerous Democrats running for President have supported implementing a new financial transaction tax (FTT) — one on top of the current financial transaction fee — to pay for their expensive policy proposals.

In the Democrat Debate, Expect an Embrace of Far-Left, Socialist Policies

In the Democrat Debate, Expect an Embrace of Far-Left, Socialist Policies

September 12, 2019

The third Democrat debate brings opportunity for all of the candidates — who will take it?

No Longer in Bernie Sanders’ Shadow, Elizabeth Warren’s Record Comes Under Renewed Scrutiny

No Longer in Bernie Sanders’ Shadow, Elizabeth Warren’s Record Comes Under Renewed Scrutiny

August 30, 2019

As the primary drags on, voters are increasingly wondering who the real Elizabeth Warren actually is.

Led by Bernie Sanders, Democrats Want to Control Virtually Every Aspect of American Life

Led by Bernie Sanders, Democrats Want to Control Virtually Every Aspect of American Life

August 29, 2019

This follows reports that national Democrats are panicking over their presidential candidates embracing radical policy proposals.

Brad Schneider Accused of Dual Loyalty by Group Tied to Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders

Brad Schneider Accused of Dual Loyalty by Group Tied to Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders

August 28, 2019

IfNotNow activists confronted Schneider and accused him of dual loyalty to Israel.

Democrats Spend Debate Endorsing Open Borders, Socialized Medicine, and Free College

Democrats Spend Debate Endorsing Open Borders, Socialized Medicine, and Free College

July 31, 2019

Democrats were falling over each other trying to race to the left tonight by embracing radical ideas that are out-of-step with mainstream Americans.

Democrat Debate Preview: Bernie Sanders vs Elizabeth Warren

Democrat Debate Preview: Bernie Sanders vs Elizabeth Warren

July 30, 2019

Showdown between Sanders and Warren highlights the first night of Democratic Presidential Debates in Detroit.

Bernie Sanders’ Wife the Focus of FBI Probe Over Shady Real Estate Deal

Bernie Sanders’ Wife the Focus of FBI Probe Over Shady Real Estate Deal

June 21, 2019

The New York Times is out with a new piece highlighting the downfall of a small Vermont college under the leadership of Jane Sanders.

Bernie Sanders Admits Every Country with Universal Healthcare has Problems

Bernie Sanders Admits Every Country with Universal Healthcare has Problems

June 21, 2019

At a speech in Miami, Bernie Sanders acknowledged that national healthcare programs, like his proposed Medicare for All bill, have problems.

Bernie Sanders Attends Fundraiser with Southern Secessionist

Bernie Sanders Attends Fundraiser with Southern Secessionist

June 5, 2019

This weekend at a so-called grassroots fundraiser, Bernie Sanders was introduced by Guy Saperstein, who is “a former member of the Democracy Alliance, the secretive group of liberal billionaires…that funds Democratic campaigns and causes across the country.”

Bernie Sanders Is Willing to Move American Embassy from Jerusalem

Bernie Sanders Is Willing to Move American Embassy from Jerusalem

May 23, 2019

After decades of debate, successful votes in Congress, and repeated pronunciations that Israel and the United States are inseparable allies, the Trump Administration moved the American Embassy in Israel to its capital city of Jerusalem.

2020 Democrats Disavow Dark Money But Find Workarounds

2020 Democrats Disavow Dark Money But Find Workarounds

May 23, 2019

Nearly every 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful has sworn off accepting money from dark money groups, corporate PACs, and other big money sources to appease the far-left base.

Democrats Support Boycott of Uber & Lyft, But Remain Frequent Users

Democrats Support Boycott of Uber & Lyft, But Remain Frequent Users

May 9, 2019

Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats still use Uber & Lyft despite claims services “rip off their employees.”

Bernie Sanders is the NRA’s Favorite Democrat Running for President

Bernie Sanders is the NRA’s Favorite Democrat Running for President

May 6, 2019

Bernie Sanders has a long history of supporting pro-gun policies in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

2020 Democrats Revise Past Positions for the Campaign

2020 Democrats Revise Past Positions for the Campaign

May 6, 2019

2020 White House hopefuls are changing their policy positions on everything from climate change to accepting corporate PAC money to please the ever leftward shifting base of the Democratic party.

Bernie Sanders Booed, Heckled for Pandering at Presidential Forum

Bernie Sanders Booed, Heckled for Pandering at Presidential Forum

April 25, 2019

Yesterday, at the “She the People” presidential forum in Houston, Texas, Sen. Bernie Sanders was booed by audience members for referencing civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. in response to a question about white nationalism.

Bernie Sanders Wants Convicted Terrorists and Sex Offenders to Vote

Bernie Sanders Wants Convicted Terrorists and Sex Offenders to Vote

April 23, 2019

During this evening’s CNN Town Hall, Bernie Sanders defended the right for felons to vote, including the Boston Marathon bomber.

Democrats in Disarray Over Medicare for All

Democrats in Disarray Over Medicare for All

April 11, 2019

The Democrat party is at war with itself. The so called “centrist” wing now wants to scale back the party’s top policy priority, Medicare for All.

Bernie Sanders Supports Eliminating Senate Filibuster  Rule to Pass Medicare for All

Bernie Sanders Supports Eliminating Senate Filibuster Rule to Pass Medicare for All

April 11, 2019

On the heels of introducing his latest legislative iteration of Medicare for All, Bernie Sanders has flip flopped on eliminating the Senate filibuster rule in order to pass his priority legislation.

2020 Democrats Support Eliminating Private Health Insurance

2020 Democrats Support Eliminating Private Health Insurance

April 10, 2019

Today, Bernie Sanders is unveiling an updated version of his Medicare for All bill that includes the elimination of private insurance.

2020 Democrats Vote Against Relief for Iowa Flood Victims

2020 Democrats Vote Against Relief for Iowa Flood Victims

April 2, 2019

Senate Democrats vying for their party’s presidential nomination all voted against a disaster relief package that would help aid residents in the first caucus state of Iowa.

2020 Democrats Agree: We Need the Green New Deal Now!

2020 Democrats Agree: We Need the Green New Deal Now!

March 26, 2019

Democratic presidential hopefuls have praised the Green New Deal and claimed they would vote in favor of the policy.

Division Over Ilhan Omar’s Anti-Semitic Remarks Leave Democrats in Disarray

Division Over Ilhan Omar’s Anti-Semitic Remarks Leave Democrats in Disarray

March 7, 2019

The Democratic party is completely fractured. Last week, Speaker Pelosi struggled to control moderates from joining the GOP on a floor vote.

VIDEO: Sanders: I Was A Little Too Busy Running For President To Deal With Harassment Allegations

VIDEO: Sanders: I Was A Little Too Busy Running For President To Deal With Harassment Allegations

January 3, 2019

Today, The New York Times reported on allegations of sexual harassment by campaign employees and volunteers from Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential...

#RaceToTheLeft Alert: Sanders, Booker Back Radical Climate Bill

#RaceToTheLeft Alert: Sanders, Booker Back Radical Climate Bill

December 14, 2018

Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s climate change legislation, known as the Green New Deal, is now the latest policy proposal that...

Sanders Really Doesn’t Want to Talk About Warren

Sanders Really Doesn’t Want to Talk About Warren

December 13, 2018

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have had a rocky relationship since 2016 when Warren refused to endorse Sanders in...

Warren, Sanders Set to Square Off In 2020 Primary

Warren, Sanders Set to Square Off In 2020 Primary

October 22, 2018

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are headed for a brutal 2020 primary battle to win over the progressive...

Sanders Has Advantage Over Rest of 2020 Field

Sanders Has Advantage Over Rest of 2020 Field

September 14, 2018

Close allies of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders confirm that he will likely make another bid for the presidency in...

“America Is Not That Great:” A Message from the Democratic Party

“America Is Not That Great:” A Message from the Democratic Party

August 22, 2018

What is the Democratic message heading into the midterm elections and 2020? America is “racist,” “never that great,” “savagely...

NEW: AP Reports ‘Medicare For All’ Projected To Cost $32.6 Trillion

NEW: AP Reports ‘Medicare For All’ Projected To Cost $32.6 Trillion

July 30, 2018

$32.6 trillion over 10 years. A new study from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University finds that is...

Bernie Sanders Hits the Campaign Trail with Tammy Baldwin

Bernie Sanders Hits the Campaign Trail with Tammy Baldwin

July 14, 2018

Self-admitted socialist Bernie Sanders is headed to Wisconsin to campaign for his Senate colleague Tammy Baldwin. Bernie supports extreme...

Will Minnesota House Democrats Join Sanders And Ellison Today?

Will Minnesota House Democrats Join Sanders And Ellison Today?

July 13, 2018

This morning, Bernie Sanders is in Minneapolis to campaign for Rep. Keith Ellison’s bid for Attorney General. While it...

Race To The Left: 2020 Senate Democrats All Opposed Kavanaugh Immediately

Race To The Left: 2020 Senate Democrats All Opposed Kavanaugh Immediately

July 10, 2018

Last night’s real winner of Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court was Sen. Kamala Harris. Why? Of all...

Race To The Left On Full Display In Pre-2020 Democratic Forum

Race To The Left On Full Display In Pre-2020 Democratic Forum

June 15, 2018

Earlier this week, five Senators widely considered to be contenders for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination participated in a...

Democratic Leadership Vacuum Leads To Silos Of Personal Interest

Democratic Leadership Vacuum Leads To Silos Of Personal Interest

June 14, 2018

Democrats are searching for a leader of their Party and coming up empty. Since the 2016 election, the leadership...

Harris Fundraises With The Establishment As Tensions With Bernieland Grow

Harris Fundraises With The Establishment As Tensions With Bernieland Grow

May 15, 2018

Senator Kamala Harris continues to take steps to position herself for a 2020 presidential run but her latest meeting...

Gillibrand’s Cozy Past with Wall Street Resurfaces in Ripping Off Bernie Sanders’ Idea

Gillibrand’s Cozy Past with Wall Street Resurfaces in Ripping Off Bernie Sanders’ Idea

April 25, 2018

As the race for 2020 heats up, two top contenders battle it out for credit over who’s idea it...

New Hampshire Dems Want Fresh Faces for 2020

New Hampshire Dems Want Fresh Faces for 2020

April 17, 2018

The Chairman of the Democratic Party in New Hampshire, Ray Buckley, stated that he wants to see the Party’s...

Democratic Party Called A “Failure” On Heels Of Disappointing Fundraising Numbers

Democratic Party Called A “Failure” On Heels Of Disappointing Fundraising Numbers

April 6, 2018

This week, Senator Bernie Sanders called out the national Democratic party for being a “failure” for the past 15...

ICYMI: Sanders: Democratic Party Has Been A “Failure” For The Last 15 Years

ICYMI: Sanders: Democratic Party Has Been A “Failure” For The Last 15 Years

April 5, 2018

Last night at an event in Mississippi, Senator Bernie Sanders stoked the fires of the ongoing Democratic civil war...

Dems In Disarray: Bernie To Give His Own SOTU Response

Dems In Disarray: Bernie To Give His Own SOTU Response

January 29, 2018

Last week, Democratic Congressional leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer announced that Congressman Joe Kennedy was going to give...

New America Rising PAC Video: “Governmental Chaos”

New America Rising PAC Video: “Governmental Chaos”

January 17, 2018

Far-left Congressional Democrats have been clear this year: they will push to shut down the government unless their ideological...

Warren And Sanders Continue Their Shutdown Talk

Warren And Sanders Continue Their Shutdown Talk

December 18, 2017

One strategy that ambitious Democrats looking toward the 2020 presidential race have employed is to advocate for a government...

Bernie To CBS: Please Don’t Use My Own Words Against Me

Bernie To CBS: Please Don’t Use My Own Words Against Me

December 7, 2017

A collection of liberal, ambitious Democratic Senators have spent the last couple of months saying publicly that they’re willing...

Bernie’s 2020 Plans Could Have Negative Impact On 2018 Midterms

Bernie’s 2020 Plans Could Have Negative Impact On 2018 Midterms

November 27, 2017

As the widespread adoption of Senator Bernie Sanders’ single-payer litmus test showed, Vermont’s socialist Senator is increasingly setting the...

Axios Documents Democratic Party’s “Old-People Problem”

Axios Documents Democratic Party’s “Old-People Problem”

November 15, 2017

Today, Axios shined a light on one of the Democratic Party’s biggest problems: the Party’s most prominent leaders are...

Bernie was right

Bernie was right

November 2, 2017

Donna Brazile’s shocking exposé is the last thing the Democratic National Committee needed right now.

VIDEO: Bernie Sanders Avoids Questions On Bill De Blasio’s Donor Scandal

VIDEO: Bernie Sanders Avoids Questions On Bill De Blasio’s Donor Scandal

October 30, 2017

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s shady dealings have caused bad headlines for him all year. Events escalated...

Clinton-Bernie Divide An Enduring Legacy Of 2016

Clinton-Bernie Divide An Enduring Legacy Of 2016

October 25, 2017

The 2016 presidential elections ended almost one year from today, but the Democratic civil war that came from that...

Former Obama Official Slams Sanders’ Medicare-For-All Push

Former Obama Official Slams Sanders’ Medicare-For-All Push

October 24, 2017

Senator Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) efforts to enforce his single-payer health care litmus test have grievously divided the Democratic Party....

Bernie Sanders’ Private Jet Socialism

Bernie Sanders’ Private Jet Socialism

October 19, 2017

It appears Senator Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) time as a presidential candidate hooked him on the high life.

ICYMI: Bernie’s been leashed. What does that mean for the 2020 Dems who followed him?

ICYMI: Bernie’s been leashed. What does that mean for the 2020 Dems who followed him?

September 26, 2017

Last night, during CNN’s health care town hall, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) wanted to make something clear right from...

WATCH: Are Democrats Trying to Muzzle Bernie on Single Payer?

WATCH: Are Democrats Trying to Muzzle Bernie on Single Payer?

September 22, 2017

Single payer may be a well-received topic on the donor circuit in New York and San Francisco, but it’s...

VIDEO: Bernie Dodges On His Old Comments About High Cost Of Socialized Healthcare

VIDEO: Bernie Dodges On His Old Comments About High Cost Of Socialized Healthcare

September 18, 2017

On Meet The Press on Sunday, Senator Bernie Sanders was confronted with his own remarks about the high cost...

Single-Payer Debate Continues To Push Democratic Party Leftward

Single-Payer Debate Continues To Push Democratic Party Leftward

September 7, 2017

During her career, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has taken every possible position on single-payer. In 2008, Warren was a...

Delusional Bernie Says Single-Payer Is Good For Business Community

Delusional Bernie Says Single-Payer Is Good For Business Community

August 21, 2017

During Senator Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) decades-long career he’s said some crazy things. But perhaps nothing compares to the claims...

2020 Democrats Have A Huge Bernie Problem

2020 Democrats Have A Huge Bernie Problem

February 28, 2017

Senator Bernie Sanders’ candidate in the DNC race came up short on Saturday. Yet the fact that he came...

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