In the last presidential election Obama and Romney raised about $1 billion each. The Koch brothers, the second wealthiest family in America, now say they will raise nearly $1 billion for the 2016 elections. When one family can raise as much as an entire party, the system is broken. This is oligarchy, not democracy. We must overturn Citizens United.
Bernie SandersIn my view, one of the major reasons that we have so many people in jail is that we have turned our backs on a lot young people.
Bernie SandersWe need an energy revolution by breaking our dependence on fossil fuels, polluting fuels... I am very, very confident our small state will lead this. We will be noticed by the country and the world.
Bernie SandersI have spent the better part of my adult life standing up and fighting for working families.
Bernie Sanders