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Bernie Sanders, seven other senators urge Democrats to break with billionaire donors

  • Senator Bernie Sanders and seven Democrat senators are urging the Democratic Party to eliminate billionaire influence and ban super PACs and dark money from primaries, addressing a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin.
  • The senators highlight the Arizona Democrat Party's recent resolution to limit outside spending in primaries as a model for national Democrats.
  • They argue that immediate action is needed to prevent billionaire influence on elections, citing Elon Musk's $270 million contribution to Republican candidates as a concern.
  • The letter expresses that the Citizens United decision is a disaster and emphasizes the importance of internal reform to uphold democratic values.
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Political Wire broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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