Chuck Schumer: Combating Climate Change Will Be a ‘Whole of Senate Approach’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) plans to make combatting climate change a “whole of Senate approach” for however long Democrats retain the majority.
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Bernie Sanders: GOP Must Decide if It’s an ‘Authoritarian Party’ Built on ‘Conspiracy Theories and Violence’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) lectured Republicans on Monday, presenting them with an analysis of the direction of the party as a whole and declaring that they must decide, once and for all, if they are an “authoritarian party” driven by conspiracy theories and violence or “a conservative party functioning within a democratic society.”
San Francisco Chronicle: Bernie Sanders Manifests ‘White Privilege, Male Privilege, Class Privilege’
The San Francisco Chronicle published an op-ed on Monday by former college professor and school district principal Ingrid Seyer-Ochi which claims that self-proclaimed Democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) manifests “white privilege, male privilege and class privilege,” as indicated from the viral image of him at the recent presidential inauguration.
Sanders: ‘Absolutely Confident’ Democrats Can Pass Biden’s COVID Relief Without Republicans
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said Sunday of ABC’s “This Week” that he was “absolutely confident” Senate Democrats could pass President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief package without any votes from Republicans.
Chuck Schumer: It’s a ‘Great Day’ for Joe Biden to Cancel Student Debt
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Friday nudged President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to cancel student debt — a long-held agenda item for progressives.
Sanders: ‘Only Way’ We’ll open Schools Safely is Passing COVID Bill Through Reconciliation
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stated that the only way we can reopen schools in a safe manner is to pass a coronavirus relief bill through budget reconciliation. Sanders said, “[W]e do not have 60
Biden Executive Order Creates ‘Civilian Climate Corps’ to Fight Climate Change
President Joe Biden plans to create a New Deal-style “Civilian Climate Corps” to mobilize “a new, diverse generation of patriotic Americans” for the battle against climate change.
WATCH: Rand Paul Highlights Democrat ‘Incitement’ in Speech Against Impeachment Trial
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) delivered a strident address on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday afternoon in which he cited examples of Democrats encouraging violence and aggressive behavior against Trump supporters and Republicans.
Sanders: We Will Use Reconciliation ‘to Pass Legislation Desperately Needed’ with 51 Votes
Senator Bernie Sanders (R-UT) declared Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” that the Democrats will use the reconciliation process to pass bills with a simple 51 majority in the Senate to forward major legislation.
Bernie Sanders: ‘We Cannot Reach Out to Republicans Indefinitely’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Friday stated that Democrats cannot “indefinitely” reach out to Republicans, mere days after Democrats took control of the White House and Senate.
Graham: Sanders Will Use Reconciliation for Green New Deal, Tax Hikes, Medicare for All
During the Fox News Channel’s Inauguration coverage on Wednesday, incoming Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said incoming Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will use the reconciliation process to “impose the Green New Deal, higher taxes,
Sanders: We’ll Put $15 Minimum Wage in Reconciliation Bill if GOP Won’t Support It
During NBC’s Inauguration coverage on Wednesday, incoming Senate Budget Committee Chair Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stated that if he can’t get a filibuster-proof majority in support of raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, “we’re going to put it into
Bernie Sanders: Joe Biden Inheriting ‘Worst’ Economy, Climate Change, ‘Racist Immigration System’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said President-elect Joe Biden is inheriting the “worst economy since the Great Depression,” as well as the “worst public health crisis in 100 years,” the threat of climate change, and a “racist immigration system” from President Donald Trump, whom he referred to as the “most dangerous president in American history.”
Sanders: ‘Probably’ Will Deal with Climate, Guaranteeing Health Care in Budget Reconciliation
During an interview aired on Thursday’s broadcast of CBS’ “Late Show,” incoming Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stated that Congress will likely have to tackle long-term issues like climate change and guaranteeing health care for all in the
Bernie Sanders Uses Twitter Censorship to Justify Trump’s Removal
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) argued in a tweet Monday evening that the fact that President Donald Trump has been banned from social media should alone justify removing him from office.
Bernie Sanders Sides with Mitt Romney: ‘He Is Right’ in Blasting GOP Colleagues Who Plan to Object to Certification
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced Sunday that he agrees with Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) following the Republican’s statement blasting his GOP colleagues, who plan to object to the Electoral College votes in disputed states on January 6.
Brooks: ‘There Are More’ Coalitions Like Sanders-Hawley on Direct Payments that can Be Made
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks said he thinks there are more bipartisan coalitions like the agreement between Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) on increasing direct payments that can be made. Brooks said, “Well,
Mitch McConnell: $2K Checks ‘Socialism for Rich People’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Thursday dismissed attempts to raise the amount of stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 in a standalone measure, dismissing the House legislation and accusing Democrats of advocating “socialism for rich people.”
McConnell: House Stand-Alone Bill to Increase Checks to $2,000 Has ‘No Realistic Path to Quickly Pass the Senate’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Wednesday said the House stand-alone bill to increase stimulus checks to $2,000 has “no realistic path to quickly pass the Senate,” maintaining any action on that front will need to include Section 230 reform and investigations into voter fraud.
Durbin: Sanders Shouldn’t Push $2,000 Checks ‘at the Expense’ of the Defense Department
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) disagreed with the push by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to block the vote on the veto override for the National Defense Authorization Act unless there is a
Sanders: We Need $2,000 Checks and Should Look at Section 230, But Not Do Section 230 Now
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said he agrees with President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 direct payments, that while Section 230 should be looked at, it shouldn’t be done now, and that Section 230
Sanders: ‘Narcissist’ Trump Is Being ‘Unbelievably Cruel’ by Not Signing COVID Stimulus
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that President Donald Trump was being “unbelievably cruel” by not signing the coronavirus stimulus bill into law.
Joe Biden Has Not Yet Named Bernie Sanders Supporters to Cabinet, White House
President-elect Joe Biden has yet to appoint any prominent supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to his incoming administration in the month and-a-half since the November 3 presidential election.
Sanders: ‘Diversity Is a Big Word’ — A Cabinet That Fights for Working People ‘More Important’
President-elect Joe Biden has received much praise from those on the left for the diversity among his cabinet picks to date, but Wednesday on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said there is something that is “more important.”
Progressives Pour Millions into Electing Democrats Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock
Progressives leaders and groups such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and the Working Families Party have poured millions into the Georgia Senate runoffs, believing that the advancement of their leftist agenda hinges on the election of Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.
Sanders: Dems Made a Mistake by Walking Away from $1.8 Trillion COVID Bill
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) criticized Democrats for walking away from the $1.8 trillion coronavirus relief package that the White House was working on with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and said Democrats walked
Job Creators Network On Georgia Senate Debate: ‘Raphael Warnock Could Not Defend His Far-Left Positions’ Raising Taxes, Green New Deal
Job Creators Network, one of the country’s largest pro-jobs and small business organizations, declared Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) winner of Sunday’s debate where she faced off with her Democratic opponent, Raphael Warnock.
Sanders: Bipartisan COVID Relief Proposal Shouldn’t Be Passed
On Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Velshi,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stated that the bipartisan coronavirus relief proposal “is not a bill that should be passed.” Sanders said, “Absolutely, we need direct payments. Let us be clear, what we have right
Sanders: Winning GA Races Makes It Easier to Make Biden Most Progressive POTUS
On Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Velshi,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said that winning the two Georgia Senate races will make his goal of making Joe Biden into the most progressive president in American history much easier. Host Ali Velshi said,
Exclusive: Sen. David Perdue Offers to Buy Bernie Sanders, Other Socialists Plane Tickets to Georgia to Back Jon Ossoff in Runoff
Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) is offering to buy his socialist colleague, Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent who caucuses with Democrats, and other congressional socialists plane tickets so they can campaign with Democrat Jon Ossoff ahead of the January 5 runoff in Georgia.
Report: Joe Biden Exploring Ways to Tie Climate Change Legislation to Coronavirus Relief
Facing the prospect of a Republican-controlled Senate, former Vice President Joe Biden’s team is exploring the possibility of tying climate change legislation to economic relief efforts related to the novel coronavirus, according to a report.
Sanders: ‘We’ve Got to Go a Lot Further Than’ Bipartisan COVID Relief Proposal
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stated that the bipartisan coronavirus relief proposal is “a start.” “But we’ve got to go a lot further than what that proposal now entails.” Sanders stated that Senate Majority Leader
Barack Obama Despairs: ‘Same Old Folks’ Leading Democrat Party
Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday criticized the Democrat party for relying too long on the “same old folks” instead of promoting young leaders.
Exclusive — Sen. David Perdue Campaign Slams Jon Ossoff ‘Embracing Socialism,’ Bernie Sanders
Sen. David Perdue’s (R-GA) Senate campaign released a video on Monday, torching Georgia Senate Democrat Jon Ossoff’s embrace of socialism and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Breitbart News has learned exclusively.
‘Reckless, Provocative, and Illegal’ – Bernie Sanders Laments Assassination of Iran Nuclear Scientist
Democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Saturday joined Tehran in lamenting the assassination of Iranian nuclear program scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, describing it as an illegal and provocative move designed to subvert diplomacy.
Biden: I Have ‘Very Progressive Agenda’ and ‘Significant Representation’ from Progressives in Administration
During an interview aired on Tuesday’s broadcast of “NBC Nightly News,” Joe Biden said that he isn’t taking nominating Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) off the table for Cabinet positions, but noted that there already is “significant
Clyburn: ‘I Wish’ Bernie Sanders Would Join Biden Administration
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) on Tuesday threw his support behind Democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) serving in the Joe Biden administration as the former vice president moves forward with the transition despite no official concession from President Donald Trump.
Graham: If Democrats Take the Senate, Sanders Will Chair Budget Committee
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) discussed the Senate races in Georgia and said that if Republicans hold the Senate, he will be Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, and if Democrats win
Bernie Sanders Calls President Trump a ‘Demagogue’ Who ‘Will Not Be Missed’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) claimed Monday that President Donald Trump will be remembered as a demagogue who tried to undermine the rule of law.
Susan Collins: ‘I Don’t Think We Should Compromise on the Far-Left Agenda’ of Sanders and Others
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “The Story,” Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said that while she thinks there are areas where Republicans and Democrats can find agreement, “I don’t think we should compromise on the far-left agenda that
