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Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders is a junior US Senator from Vermont. He was a candidate in the Democratic Primary during the 2016 Presidential Election, and is currently campaigning for president in 2020.

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How old is bernie sanders wife?

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Bernie Sanders' wife, Jane O'Meara Sanders, was born on January 3, 1950, making her 71 years old as of 2021.

If Bernie Sanders doesn't win the US Presidential Election how can he complete his agenda to create a New America?

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If Bernie Sanders does not win the US Presidential Election, he can continue to push for his agenda by advocating for his policies and building grassroots movements. He can use his platform to raise awareness, rally support, and pressure elected officials to adopt his ideas. Additionally, he can collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations to advance his vision for a New America at the local and state levels.

Is Bernie sanders left handed?

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Yes, Bernie Sanders is left-handed.

Is Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders a socialist?

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Although Bernie Sanders describes himself as a "democratic socialist" his current political positions would more accurately be described as "social democracy".

Socialism is an economic system based on the social ownership of the means of production, meaning the economic surplus generated by productive property accrues to society as opposed to a class of private owners. More fundamentally, in its comprehensive definition, socialism implies advocacy for a post-capitalist economic system that is characterized by a different set of economic dynamics than those of capitalism (the accumulation of capital and the profit system). This is what classic socialist thinkers like Eugene V. Debs and Karl Marx meant by socialism.

Contemporary social democracy, on the other hand, is not defined as an economic system but as a set of policies that aim to enhance equality of opportunity for all people to succeed within a capitalist market economy. This typically implies state interventionism to promote greater equity in the distribution of income, universal access to basic social welfare services, and collective bargaining arrangements that give workers a voice in shaping labor market policy. Social democracy is typically used to describe the social model of the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, etc.), which Bernie Sanders has cited as his definition of "democratic socialism".

Bernie Sanders does not question the legitimacy of the capitalist system (the accumulation of capital and the profit system) or the division between owners and workers (private ownership and the system of wage labor), nor do any of his policies aim to transcend or replace the capitalist system in favor of some form of social ownership of the economy. At most he can be described as a "social democrat" or "progressive populist" who believes that the real issues of modern society can be solved by reforming capitalism rather than by abolishing it.

What is the birth name of Bernie Sanders?

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Bernie Sanders' real first name is Bernard. (But his insistence on being called "Bernie" initially caused some problems for newspapers like the New York Times, which historically had called candidates by their actual first name-- Charles, rather than Charlie, for example. But Senator Sanders instructed all the media outlets to refer to him as Bernie, rather than Bernard; that is why you only see him being called "Bernie Sanders" and not Bernard Sanders.) And interestingly, Senator Sanders does not have a middle name.

What is Bernie Sanders age?

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September 8, 1941. That makes him 74 years old.

Is Bernie Sanders still running?

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As of 6/24/16 he is and will continue to run until the Democratic Convention, but has said that it's unlikely that he will win over enough super delegates to become the nominee.

What does Bernie Sanders want to do when he becomes president?

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There is one question that involves Senator Sanders that has seemed to slip under the radar scope of the news media and among other politicians that either support Senator Sanders or that oppose him. Clearly the "main stream" of the Democrat Party leans more towards the policies of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton then those of Senator Sanders. Also, on the Republican side, liberal, moderate and conservative politicians also are on opposite poles then Senator Sanders.

With all that said, how can Senator Sanders refer to himself as a socialist? Socialists believe that the major means of production in a democratic socialist nation are owned and controlled by the central government under the name of all the people. Senator Sanders has not proposed one area of the US mixed market economy that he would socialize. With that said, it can be generous to say that the senator "prefers socialism" however, he recognizes that:

1. Very few people in the US are socialists; and

2. No one in either of the major political party has proposed a government takeover of the banking system as an example, simply as a measure to improve the economy and does not claim that such a move would be part of a socialist agenda.

Senator Sanders, if he were to be elected to the US presidency would be an advocate of increased social expenditures, such as reduced college fees or free college. This measure would never pass Congress.

Senator Sanders believes that increased social programs would be paid for by raising taxes.

Yet as it has been pointed out time and time again, that if all the wealth of the top 5% of Americans, would be confiscated to help pay for new programs or to reduce the national debt, this would amount to nothing. Raising it to the top 10% would also not make a dent in the national debt of about $20 trillion.

With all of that said, the answer to the original question is that if Senator Sanders was elected to the US presidency, he would be an advocate of increased taxes and more social benefits.

There is nothing wrong with that "idea" except that it most likely is not workable.

Is Bernie Sanders Republican or Democrat?

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Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut is a former member of the Democratic party. He ran as Vice President for the party in 2000. He now refers to himself as an independent although he remains close to the party.

How long has Bernie Sanders been on the us senate?

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Bernie Sanders was born on September 8, 1941

Is US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders a Freemason and if so who invited him to become one?

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First, the questioner perhaps is not from the US, because while Hillary can be a man's name in the United Kingdom, in the United States it tends to be a woman's name, and in this case, Hillary Clinton is female. That said, the other respondent to this page is correct-- only men can become Freemasons. There is a women's auxiliary organization, the Order of the Eastern Star, but I do not know if she has ever joined it.

What political offices has Bernie Sanders held?

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Bernie Sanders started his political career as the mayor of Burlington, Vermont from 1981 to 1989. He then served in the US Congress as Vermont's only Representative, from 1991 to 2007. Since 2007, he has been the junior Senator representing Vermont in the US Senate.

What subjects did Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders study in college?

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Asked by Guye17

Bernie Sanders went to University of Chicago (BA)

How can Senator Bernie Sanders be labeled as a democratic socialist when he has not advocated any industries in the US to be nationalized?

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Asked by ChuckSiata

Sanders is not a Socialist, he just stands for a slightly different version of Capitalism. And Socialism is not about nationalisation, but about making the resources of the planet the common property of all the world’s people.

What is the age of Bernie Sanders?

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Bernie Sanders was born on September 8, 1941, making him 74 years old.

Where has Bernie sanders won?

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As I write this answer in mid-May 2016, Senator Bernie Sanders has won a total of 19 primaries and caucuses, in such states as Michigan, New Hampshire, Idaho, Washington, Hawaii, Maine, Wisconsin, Colorado, West Virginia, Wyoming, Alaska, Utah, Rhode Island, and (of course) Vermont.

Why is Senator Bernie Sanders against Super PACs?

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Bernie believes that the big money of Super PACs should be left out of politics. He claims that by allowing corporations to have such a high campaign impact, it steers the election from being about the people to being about corporations. Bernie claims that the U.S. has almost reach oligarchy.

Why will Bernie Sanders never win the presidency?

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The money people don't back him. Running for president is more than a person wanting to be president. There is a great deal behind the scenes in a political campaign, and it looks like Hillary has gotten the support she needs compared to Sanders. Sanders has been an independent most of his time in office and that puts a wedge between him and the party leaders. The way our system has worked out is that anyone who doesn't always tow the party line is not given a chance to prove they are a good choice for an office like the presidency. Washington was right when he warned that political parties would take over policy and serve themselves. They wouldn't work for the better of the common good. I think Sanders is concerned with the common good.

What is the net worth of Bernie Sanders?

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Around 800,000 making him one of the poorest senators.

What state does bernie sanders represent?

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Bernie Sanders represents the state of Vermont.