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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on stage with CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer during a town hall-style forum hosted by the cable network on Monday, February 25, 2019. (Photo: CNN)
Sanders Tackles Democratic Socialism, Racial Inequality, the 'Fraud' of Trump, the 'Existential' Climate Crisis, and Much More During CNN Town Hall
"The message of our campaign is that we have got to bring the American people together around an agenda which creates a government that works for all of us, not just those on top."
Feb 25, 2019
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) covered the issues of democratic socialism, Trump's endless lying, racial inequality and reparations for slavery, Medicare for All, what he called the "existential crisis" of climate change, student debt, foreign policy and U.S. military intervention, and much else during Monday night's town hall event hosted by CNN.
The overall message of his campaign, Sanders said, "is that we have got to bring the American people together around an agenda which creates a government that works for all of us, not just those on top."
For those who missed it, here's a selection of key moments.
On Democratic Socialism:
\u201cWhen I talk about democratic socialism, what I talk about are human rights and economic rights. #SandersTownHall\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1551147783
On Medicare for All:
\u201cBernie Sanders addresses his universal health care plan: \u201cThe only way to provide health care to all people in a cost-effective way is a Medicare for All single-payer program. That\u2019s what I believe and that\u2019s what I will fight for." #SandersTownHall https://t.co/n2hqMm3i6W\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551143715
\u201c.@BernieSanders explains what it means to end private insurance under #MedicareForAll: you can buy insurance for expanded coverage NOT covered under the bill, but Medicare For All will cover all health care needs. #SandersTownHall\u201d— People for Bernie (@People for Bernie) 1551143433
On climate change as an "existential crisis" that must be addressed:
\u201cDuring a CNN town hall, Bernie Sanders said that climate change is an existential crisis that will impact generations to come, and advocated for a complete overhaul of the US energy system away from fossil fuel https://t.co/fiLFySkBJw\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551163922
How to pay for this ambitious, progressive agenda?
\u201c"\u2018Am I going to demand that the wealthy and large corporations start paying their fair share of taxes?\u2019 Damn right, I will!\u201d\n\nSen. Bernie Sanders said he\u2019d raise money for his ambitious policy proposals by raising taxes on Amazon and companies like it. #SandersTownHall\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551144368
On the crisis of racial inequality and the question of reparations:
\u201cBernie Sanders discusses how he will address African-American voters\u2019 concerns about him: \u201cI will work in hard as I can, number 1, to have a cabinet that reflects what America is, and number 2\u2026end all forms of racism in this country.\u201d #SandersTownHall https://t.co/aYTul5ggvA\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551147362
\u201cBernie Sanders response to the question of Reparations CNN Townhall 2/25/2019\u201d— RealTimBlack (@RealTimBlack) 1551154982
On human rights abroad, U.S. military interventions, and the history of regime change efforts:
\u201cBernie Sanders: \u201cMy view is that whether it is Saudi Arabia, which is a despotic regime, or whether it is Venezuela, I think we\u2019ve got to do everything we can to create a democratic climate, but I do not believe in US military intervention in those countries.\u201d #SandersTownHall\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551145942
On affordable higher education and the crisis of student debt:
\u201cBernie Sanders on affordable education: "We make public colleges and universities tuition-free and we substantially lower the outrageous levels of student debt. ... We\u2019re going to pay for that by a tax on Wall Street speculation." #SandersTownHall https://t.co/aYTul5ggvA\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551148736
On defeating Trump and backing whichever Democrat ultimately nominated:
\u201cSen. Bernie Sanders: "I hope and believe that every Democratic candidate will come together after the nominee is selected and make certain that Donald Trump is not re-elected president of the United States." #SandersTownHall https://t.co/pZ4hKdM9UW\u201d— The Hill (@The Hill) 1551145980
On the need for a lie detector test when debating Trump:
\u201cSen. Bernie Sanders says he'll come prepared for a presidential debate with President Trump.\n\n"Well, we\u2019ll bring a lie detector along," he said. https://t.co/oYyKwoLmRP #SandersTownHall\u201d— CNN Politics (@CNN Politics) 1551145438
On exposing Trump for the 'fraud and pathological liar he is':
\u201cTrump must be exposed for the fraud and pathological liar he is. #SandersTownHall\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1551149005
Watch the full event:
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) covered the issues of democratic socialism, Trump's endless lying, racial inequality and reparations for slavery, Medicare for All, what he called the "existential crisis" of climate change, student debt, foreign policy and U.S. military intervention, and much else during Monday night's town hall event hosted by CNN.
The overall message of his campaign, Sanders said, "is that we have got to bring the American people together around an agenda which creates a government that works for all of us, not just those on top."
For those who missed it, here's a selection of key moments.
On Democratic Socialism:
\u201cWhen I talk about democratic socialism, what I talk about are human rights and economic rights. #SandersTownHall\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1551147783
On Medicare for All:
\u201cBernie Sanders addresses his universal health care plan: \u201cThe only way to provide health care to all people in a cost-effective way is a Medicare for All single-payer program. That\u2019s what I believe and that\u2019s what I will fight for." #SandersTownHall https://t.co/n2hqMm3i6W\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551143715
\u201c.@BernieSanders explains what it means to end private insurance under #MedicareForAll: you can buy insurance for expanded coverage NOT covered under the bill, but Medicare For All will cover all health care needs. #SandersTownHall\u201d— People for Bernie (@People for Bernie) 1551143433
On climate change as an "existential crisis" that must be addressed:
\u201cDuring a CNN town hall, Bernie Sanders said that climate change is an existential crisis that will impact generations to come, and advocated for a complete overhaul of the US energy system away from fossil fuel https://t.co/fiLFySkBJw\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551163922
How to pay for this ambitious, progressive agenda?
\u201c"\u2018Am I going to demand that the wealthy and large corporations start paying their fair share of taxes?\u2019 Damn right, I will!\u201d\n\nSen. Bernie Sanders said he\u2019d raise money for his ambitious policy proposals by raising taxes on Amazon and companies like it. #SandersTownHall\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551144368
On the crisis of racial inequality and the question of reparations:
\u201cBernie Sanders discusses how he will address African-American voters\u2019 concerns about him: \u201cI will work in hard as I can, number 1, to have a cabinet that reflects what America is, and number 2\u2026end all forms of racism in this country.\u201d #SandersTownHall https://t.co/aYTul5ggvA\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551147362
\u201cBernie Sanders response to the question of Reparations CNN Townhall 2/25/2019\u201d— RealTimBlack (@RealTimBlack) 1551154982
On human rights abroad, U.S. military interventions, and the history of regime change efforts:
\u201cBernie Sanders: \u201cMy view is that whether it is Saudi Arabia, which is a despotic regime, or whether it is Venezuela, I think we\u2019ve got to do everything we can to create a democratic climate, but I do not believe in US military intervention in those countries.\u201d #SandersTownHall\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551145942
On affordable higher education and the crisis of student debt:
\u201cBernie Sanders on affordable education: "We make public colleges and universities tuition-free and we substantially lower the outrageous levels of student debt. ... We\u2019re going to pay for that by a tax on Wall Street speculation." #SandersTownHall https://t.co/aYTul5ggvA\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551148736
On defeating Trump and backing whichever Democrat ultimately nominated:
\u201cSen. Bernie Sanders: "I hope and believe that every Democratic candidate will come together after the nominee is selected and make certain that Donald Trump is not re-elected president of the United States." #SandersTownHall https://t.co/pZ4hKdM9UW\u201d— The Hill (@The Hill) 1551145980
On the need for a lie detector test when debating Trump:
\u201cSen. Bernie Sanders says he'll come prepared for a presidential debate with President Trump.\n\n"Well, we\u2019ll bring a lie detector along," he said. https://t.co/oYyKwoLmRP #SandersTownHall\u201d— CNN Politics (@CNN Politics) 1551145438
On exposing Trump for the 'fraud and pathological liar he is':
\u201cTrump must be exposed for the fraud and pathological liar he is. #SandersTownHall\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1551149005
Watch the full event:
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) covered the issues of democratic socialism, Trump's endless lying, racial inequality and reparations for slavery, Medicare for All, what he called the "existential crisis" of climate change, student debt, foreign policy and U.S. military intervention, and much else during Monday night's town hall event hosted by CNN.
The overall message of his campaign, Sanders said, "is that we have got to bring the American people together around an agenda which creates a government that works for all of us, not just those on top."
For those who missed it, here's a selection of key moments.
On Democratic Socialism:
\u201cWhen I talk about democratic socialism, what I talk about are human rights and economic rights. #SandersTownHall\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1551147783
On Medicare for All:
\u201cBernie Sanders addresses his universal health care plan: \u201cThe only way to provide health care to all people in a cost-effective way is a Medicare for All single-payer program. That\u2019s what I believe and that\u2019s what I will fight for." #SandersTownHall https://t.co/n2hqMm3i6W\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551143715
\u201c.@BernieSanders explains what it means to end private insurance under #MedicareForAll: you can buy insurance for expanded coverage NOT covered under the bill, but Medicare For All will cover all health care needs. #SandersTownHall\u201d— People for Bernie (@People for Bernie) 1551143433
On climate change as an "existential crisis" that must be addressed:
\u201cDuring a CNN town hall, Bernie Sanders said that climate change is an existential crisis that will impact generations to come, and advocated for a complete overhaul of the US energy system away from fossil fuel https://t.co/fiLFySkBJw\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551163922
How to pay for this ambitious, progressive agenda?
\u201c"\u2018Am I going to demand that the wealthy and large corporations start paying their fair share of taxes?\u2019 Damn right, I will!\u201d\n\nSen. Bernie Sanders said he\u2019d raise money for his ambitious policy proposals by raising taxes on Amazon and companies like it. #SandersTownHall\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551144368
On the crisis of racial inequality and the question of reparations:
\u201cBernie Sanders discusses how he will address African-American voters\u2019 concerns about him: \u201cI will work in hard as I can, number 1, to have a cabinet that reflects what America is, and number 2\u2026end all forms of racism in this country.\u201d #SandersTownHall https://t.co/aYTul5ggvA\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551147362
\u201cBernie Sanders response to the question of Reparations CNN Townhall 2/25/2019\u201d— RealTimBlack (@RealTimBlack) 1551154982
On human rights abroad, U.S. military interventions, and the history of regime change efforts:
\u201cBernie Sanders: \u201cMy view is that whether it is Saudi Arabia, which is a despotic regime, or whether it is Venezuela, I think we\u2019ve got to do everything we can to create a democratic climate, but I do not believe in US military intervention in those countries.\u201d #SandersTownHall\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551145942
On affordable higher education and the crisis of student debt:
\u201cBernie Sanders on affordable education: "We make public colleges and universities tuition-free and we substantially lower the outrageous levels of student debt. ... We\u2019re going to pay for that by a tax on Wall Street speculation." #SandersTownHall https://t.co/aYTul5ggvA\u201d— CNN (@CNN) 1551148736
On defeating Trump and backing whichever Democrat ultimately nominated:
\u201cSen. Bernie Sanders: "I hope and believe that every Democratic candidate will come together after the nominee is selected and make certain that Donald Trump is not re-elected president of the United States." #SandersTownHall https://t.co/pZ4hKdM9UW\u201d— The Hill (@The Hill) 1551145980
On the need for a lie detector test when debating Trump:
\u201cSen. Bernie Sanders says he'll come prepared for a presidential debate with President Trump.\n\n"Well, we\u2019ll bring a lie detector along," he said. https://t.co/oYyKwoLmRP #SandersTownHall\u201d— CNN Politics (@CNN Politics) 1551145438
On exposing Trump for the 'fraud and pathological liar he is':
\u201cTrump must be exposed for the fraud and pathological liar he is. #SandersTownHall\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1551149005
Watch the full event:
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