This will be the second time Sanders, who's currently a Vermont senator, has run for president, having lost to Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary in 2016. Sanders is an independent (who caucuses with Democrats) and a self-described democratic socialist who has been credited for pushing the party further to the left, including championing policies like Medicare for all, a $15 federal minimum wage, and free college tuition.
Education: Attended, Brooklyn College BA University of Chicago, 1964
Last Political Role: Senator, United States Senate, 2006-present
Last Industry Role Lecturer, Hamilton College, 1989-1990
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Bills Sponsored by Type
By looking at the bills sponsored by Bernie Sanders, we can see the main focuses of his work while in government thus far. With Health, Labor and Employment, and Taxation taking up the largest percentage of all of his sponsored bills.
HRC works to improve the lives of LGBTQ people worldwide by advocating for equal rights and benefits in the workplace, ensuring families are treated equally under the law, and increasing public support around the globe.
NumbersUSA mirrors the pro-immigrant attitude of the commissions that immigrants who are given permanent residency should be allowed to integrate fully into all aspects of our society. They oppose nativism in the law and private actions; Americans should be treated equally regardless of where they were born.
Through broad-based grassroots outreach, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is driving long-term solutions to the country's biggest problems. AFP activists engage friends and neighbors on key issues and encourage them to take an active role in building a culture of mutual benefit, where people succeed by helping one another.
The heart of being a politician is writing and voting on bills. Over the course of Biden's career he has been the primary sponsor of 7 bills which were enacted. Click below to see what Bernie has been up to or keep scrolling to see a few of his most recent successful legislative endeavors.
A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2013, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
You can learn more about this candidates campaign, background, and beliefs with some of the resources below. Note that not all resources provide objective information, so be sure to understand the context of the content. Be sure to tune into the next debate as well to get a better idea of how the candidates may look representing the United States.