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“Most Republicans are not prepared to stand up to the fossil fuel industry because they get a lot of their campaign funds from the Koch brothers and other people in the fossil fuel industry. That tells me why we have to reform our campaign finance system.”

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Bernie Sanders is an American politician who has served as the senior United States Senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he is known for his progressive policies and has been a vocal advocate for social justice, healthcare reform, and environmental protection throughout his career. more

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