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This is general designed to raise support and awareness for Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and his potential bid for President of the United States in 2020.
Note: The content herein is not a reflection of Senator Sanders, his office, or his campaign. And we are in no way affiliated with any political party, PAC, or corporation, or politician. Our words are our own.
Bernie Sanders is currently the longest-serving independent in Congress (16 years as a representative and the past 8 as a senator), with his past election winning 71% of the vote. His stance on issues (many follow Bernie because they found him to align with their views closer than any other candidate using isidewith.com - take the quiz and see for yourself):
-He wants to help get money out of politics (by overturning Citizens United, make campaign donations more transparent)
-Work to end our contribution to climate change (with carbon taxes, stopping the keystone XL pipeline, and shifting the country to more solar energy sources)
-Lessen income and wealth inequality (with higher taxes on the wealthy)
-Make a higher education more affordable (see his current attempt at this in congress)
-Universal access to quality healthcare (move the US to a single-payer system)
-Make it mandatory for employers to offer paid sick and family leave (the US is the only developed country that does not guarantee paid maternity leave)
Many who like him point to his character:
-He speaks very plainly, does not shy away from answering questions directly and avoids the ultra-careful vague-talk of many other candidates (see this interview as an example: youtube.com
-He does not run attack ads
-He refuses to fund his campaign with Super PACs
