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Bernie Sanders

Coverage of Bernie Sanders, US senator for Vermont and former candidate for the Democratic 2016 presidential nomination.

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Why the Verizon strike is the perfect economic morality play for Bernie SandersWhy the Verizon strike is the perfect economic morality play for Bernie Sanders
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“This is just another major American corporation trying to destroy the lives of working Americans!” Sanders said at a Brooklyn rally.

By Libby Nelson
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First senator to endorse Bernie Sanders calls for “wholesale rethinking” of US politicsFirst senator to endorse Bernie Sanders calls for “wholesale rethinking” of US politics
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US Sen. Jeff Merkley, of Oregon, announced his support for Sanders on Wednesday.

By Jeff Stein
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Hillary Clinton does a better job than Bernie Sanders of explaining the details of his bank breakup planHillary Clinton does a better job than Bernie Sanders of explaining the details of his bank breakup plan
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The detail candidate versus the big ideas candidate.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Some Democrats think Obama is too liberal. They’re supporting Bernie Sanders.Some Democrats think Obama is too liberal. They’re supporting Bernie Sanders.
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Bernie Sanders cares passionately about trade. It’s not clear the people voting for him agree.Bernie Sanders cares passionately about trade. It’s not clear the people voting for him agree.
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Sanders’s win in Michigan was widely attributed to his message on trade. Is that right?

By Jeff Stein
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Election results 2016: Bernie Sanders wins Wyoming caucusesElection results 2016: Bernie Sanders wins Wyoming caucuses
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He’s won seven of the past eight contests — but most of them have been caucuses, not primaries.

By Andrew Prokop
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Bernie Sanders’s current national poll performance is his best everBernie Sanders’s current national poll performance is his best ever
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Voting in the Democratic primary may be more than half over — but national polls of the party’s voters are now closer than ever.

By Jeff Stein
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The Bernie/Hillary Twitter wars tell us basically nothing about the real primaryThe Bernie/Hillary Twitter wars tell us basically nothing about the real primary
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Democrats like both candidates, and their supporters have similar views on issues.

By Matthew Yglesias
Explainers
Bernie Sanders voted for the 1994 tough-on-crime law. But it’s complicated.Bernie Sanders voted for the 1994 tough-on-crime law. But it’s complicated.
Explainers

Sanders’s vote seems to be an outlier in an otherwise softer-on-crime record. But Hillary Clinton’s support was genuinely about being tough on crime.

By German Lopez
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Is the media biased against Bernie Sanders?Is the media biased against Bernie Sanders?
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Yes, there are ways the media is biased against Bernie Sanders. But there are also ways it’s biased toward him.

By Ezra Klein
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What does it mean to be “qualified” for the presidency, anyway?What does it mean to be “qualified” for the presidency, anyway?
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A strange argument between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton.

By Ezra Klein
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Bernie Sanders thinks Hillary Clinton isn’t “qualified” to be presidentBernie Sanders thinks Hillary Clinton isn’t “qualified” to be president
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The two are headed toward a heated battle in New York.

By Michelle Hackman
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After Wisconsin, Sanders is worse off than ever in the delegate raceAfter Wisconsin, Sanders is worse off than ever in the delegate race
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A 13-point win is big, but he needed 16.

By Matthew Yglesias
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The best evidence I’ve seen that Bernie Sanders’s political revolution might be possibleThe best evidence I’ve seen that Bernie Sanders’s political revolution might be possible
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There are millions of nonvoters waiting to feel the Bern.

By Dylan Matthews
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Bernie Sanders lands big win in WisconsinBernie Sanders lands big win in Wisconsin
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Fox News has called the state for the Vermont senator.

By Jeff Stein
2016 Presidential Election
Many Democrats and Republicans dislike their own parties — and are flocking to Trump and SandersMany Democrats and Republicans dislike their own parties — and are flocking to Trump and Sanders
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This election shows the opportunity for candidates who can appeal not just to partisans’ fear of the other party, but to their disappointment in their own party.

By Ezra Klein
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If you’re poor in another country, this is the scariest thing Bernie Sanders has saidIf you’re poor in another country, this is the scariest thing Bernie Sanders has said
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Bernie Sanders could win in Wisconsin tonight. But what matters is by how much.Bernie Sanders could win in Wisconsin tonight. But what matters is by how much.
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“Sanders needs to start winning by a couple of touchdowns.”

By Jeff Stein
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The Panama Papers show something Bernie Sanders gets right about the economyThe Panama Papers show something Bernie Sanders gets right about the economy
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Globalization is about rules, not trade, and the rules are skewed to the rich.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Greenpeace is attacking Hillary Clinton’s ties to fossil fuel donors — but it’s complicatedGreenpeace is attacking Hillary Clinton’s ties to fossil fuel donors — but it’s complicated
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Clinton: “I am so sick of the Sanders campaign lying about me! I’m sick of it.”

By Jeff Stein
Polyarchy
Sanders and Trump really are the candidates of economic pessimismSanders and Trump really are the candidates of economic pessimism
Polyarchy

The worse Democrats feel about the future of the economy, the better they feel about Sanders. Same goes for Republicans and Trump.

By Lee Drutman
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One chart that proves Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders’s voters aren’t the sameOne chart that proves Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders’s voters aren’t the same
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The candidates actually agree on more than their supporters do.

By Dara Lind
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Most Clinton voters think trade deals are good — and so do most Sanders votersMost Clinton voters think trade deals are good — and so do most Sanders voters
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Ready for a realignment.

By Matthew Yglesias
2016 Presidential Election
The Clinton campaign’s excuse for not debating Sanders is ridiculousThe Clinton campaign’s excuse for not debating Sanders is ridiculous
2016 Presidential Election

His “tone”? Seriously?

By Ezra Klein
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Bernie Sanders’s fans show Hillary Clinton what negative “tone” is really likeBernie Sanders’s fans show Hillary Clinton what negative “tone” is really like
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Bernie Sanders is making unrealistic promises about his free college planBernie Sanders is making unrealistic promises about his free college plan
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No, Wisconsinites won’t be able to just go to California.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Sanders, Trump, and Cruz all want dramatic changes to the US government. Clinton doesn’t.Sanders, Trump, and Cruz all want dramatic changes to the US government. Clinton doesn’t.
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Want to understand the presidential candidates? Look at their tax plans.

By Ezra Klein
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Why “Bernie or Bust” will probably go bust in NovemberWhy “Bernie or Bust” will probably go bust in November
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“The differences between Sanders and Clinton on policy just aren’t very great, and they get blown out of proportion in a primary contest.”

By Jeff Stein
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Bernie Sanders just won landslides in 3 diverse states. He’s still toast.Bernie Sanders just won landslides in 3 diverse states. He’s still toast.
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California, New York, and New Jersey are the problem.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Bernie Sanders’s Hail Mary: maybe superdelegates can save meBernie Sanders’s Hail Mary: maybe superdelegates can save me
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Sanders is now suggesting that superdelegates can hand him the nomination even if he loses at the ballot box.

By Jeff Stein
Culture
Garry Shandling has died at 66. Here’s why he was so important to TV.Garry Shandling has died at 66. Here’s why he was so important to TV.
Culture

The love affair between David Duchovny and Shandling’s character Larry Sanders explains the comedian’s genius

By Emily St. James
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Bernie Sanders’s campaign is still raising far more money than Hillary Clinton’sBernie Sanders’s campaign is still raising far more money than Hillary Clinton’s
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Sanders’s well-oiled fundraising machine shows no signs of slowing down.

By Jeff Stein
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Bernie Sanders is set to win several states. Will they be enough?Bernie Sanders is set to win several states. Will they be enough?
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“Even if he wins every state from here on out, he probably couldn’t catch (Hillary) Clinton in terms of pledged delegates.”

By Jeff Stein
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Why did Bernie Sanders do better with black voters in the Midwest? We asked 4 experts.Why did Bernie Sanders do better with black voters in the Midwest? We asked 4 experts.
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Exit polls are missing a lot of points about the black electorate in 2016.

By Victoria M. Massie
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Here’s the math for Bernie Sanders going forward. It doesn’t look good.Here’s the math for Bernie Sanders going forward. It doesn’t look good.
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Hillary Clinton just expanded her delegate lead substantially.

By Andrew Prokop
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Where Bernie Sanders needs to win today to truly scare Hillary ClintonWhere Bernie Sanders needs to win today to truly scare Hillary Clinton
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Here’s what to watch for in the five Democratic primary contests being held today.

By Jeff Stein
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There’s a big problem with Bernie Sanders’s free college planThere’s a big problem with Bernie Sanders’s free college plan
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It wouldn’t actually eliminate tuition at an enormous share of schools.

By Matthew Yglesias
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The latest poll numbers suggest Sanders could pull off more Michigan-style winsThe latest poll numbers suggest Sanders could pull off more Michigan-style wins
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Polls show Bernie Sanders is gaining ground ahead of Super Tuesday.

By Michelle Hackman
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Democrats and Republicans both love this Bernie Sanders adDemocrats and Republicans both love this Bernie Sanders ad
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But it has totally opposite effects on their beliefs.

By Alvin Chang
Technology
How the internet is disrupting politicsHow the internet is disrupting politics
Technology

Social media has powered the rise of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump.

By Timothy B. Lee