Independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders

News Update: Say No to Austerity

May 15, 2012

Dear Friends, As, perhaps, the most progressive member of the U.S. Senate I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support for my re-election as Vermont’s senator.  I also want to update you as to what is going on in Washington and the progress we are making on the campaign. The good [...]

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News Update

Here we go again (MSNBC)

May 11, 2012

Watch Bernie talk about fighting Wall Street greed on MSNBC’s Ed Show.

“I think the lesson to be learned here is that these guys have learned nothing since their greed & recklessness & illegal behavior drove this country into the worst recession since the 1930s, causing so many people to lose their jobs & their homes & their savings. These guys have learned nothing.”

Bernie’s Progressive Budget

May 4, 2012

Sign the petition – join Senator Bernie Sanders and Daily Kos in supporting a progressive alternative to the so-called “Ryan budget.”

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Wall Street asks President Obama for ‘healing speech’ (MSNBC)

May 2, 2012

Bernie talks about Wall Street with MSNBC’s Ed Schultz.

“I think if there is an apology that is due – and it’s long overdue – it’s from these guys on Wall St & certainly not Obama. From Obama what we need is for him to begin to stand up & be even tougher on these guys.”