Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders was born in 1941, in Brooklyn, New York. He now lives in Vermont with his wife, and has 4 children and 7 grandchildren. 

Political history:

Mayor of Burlington, VT 1981-1987

Sole congressman of Vermont 1989-2005

US senator 2006-present

Stand on present political issues

Immigration Policy:

"We are a nation of immigrants. I am the son of an immigrant myself. Their story, my story, our story is a story of America: hard-working families coming to the United States to create a brighter future for their children. The story of immigrants is the story of America, a story rooted in family and fueled by hope. It continues today in families all across the United States." 

-Senator Bernie Sanders

Gender Equality:

"The right-wing in this country is waging a war against women and by working together, we will ensure that is a war they are going to lose." -Senator Bernie Sanders

Gun Control:

"I'm pro-hunting, but no one needs an AK-47 to hunt"-Senator Bernie Sanders

After Hilary Clinton, Bernie Sanders is the top presidential candidate for the democratic party. The opposing candidates might have more money for their campaign, but as Bernie likes to put it himself, "We have the people".