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Elections should be about debating ideas, not about who can befriend the most billionaires. We have got to overturn Citizens United and move to public funding of elections in America.

Sen. Bernie Sanders

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Peter Lombard2 years ago

Have you kept track of the billionaires who have been giving Joe Biden obscene amounts of money? Yet you endorse him.

Dr Mic2 years ago

Absolutely agree. Elections should focus on the exchange of ideas and policies rather than being influenced by wealthy donors. Overturning Citizens United and adopting public funding for elections would help ensure a more fair and democratic process. #CampaignFinanceReform #Democracy

Ian Ségal ✍🏻2 years ago

Bernie, are you implying that those high-flying capitalists aren't lining up to be your besties? Shocking! I suppose your magnetic personality is more of a communist magnet 🧲

𝐀мᎥＴץ2 years ago

Remove the influence of AIPAC and their money in American elections

The Meme Lab2 years ago

Trump force

Jean Faiella2 years ago

Totally agree!!!!

@Chicago1Ray 🇺🇸2 years ago

Wait a minute, you turned your back on your voters in the primary that you were leading in, in 2016 bc you didn't have the cojones to stand up to Hillary Clinton and your masters at the DNC BTW how's that new beachfront property that just happened to come your way as a result

Devil's Advocate2 years ago

Considering @BernieSanders is a millionaire with multiple million dollar homes and that wealth was generated as a supposed "public servant" tells you everything you need to know about his opinion. Rules for thee, not for me.

Sheila Wren2 years ago

@TheSmartGump Yeah and term limits Bernie!!!

Barry Tigay2 years ago

Government funding of elections gives government too much control. I prefer freedom to your socialism.

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