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Bernie Sanders
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- Born 08 September 1941
- Age 83
- Birth Place New York City, U.S.
- Profession Politician, Journalist, Carpenter, University Teacher, Writer, Television Producer
- Political Party Independent (1978-present)
- In Office Chair Of The Senate Health, Education, Labor And Pensions Committee January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025, Chair Of The Senate Budget Committee February 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023, Chair Of The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015, Member Of The U.S. House Of Representativesfrom Vermont's At-large District January 3, 1991 - January 3, 2007, Mayor Of Burlington April 6, 1981 - April 4, 1989
- Residence Burlington, 1525 East 26th Street
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Bernie Sanders BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Bernard Sanders: A Profile in American Progressive Politics Born September 8, 1941, Senator Bernard Sanders is a prominent figure in American politics, serving as Vermont's senior Senator since 2007. His lengthy career, marked by his independent stance while caucusing with Democrats, reflects his de...
Bernie Sanders PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Elias Sanders |
| Mother | Dorothy Sanders |
| Spouse | Deborah Shiling (1964; 1966), Jane O'Meara (1988), |
| Education | Brooklyn College, University of Chicago (BA) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Bernie Sanders
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Burlington, Vermont | 6 April 1981 - 4 April 1989 |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives | 4 January 2005 - 3 January 2007 |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives | 7 January 2003 - 3 January 2005 |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives | 3 January 2001 - 3 January 2003 |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives | 6 January 1999 - 3 January 2001 |
BERNIE SANDERS NEWS
Elon Musk 'fits the mold', says AI Grok in latest hot take on Bernie Sanders' view of rising oligarchy in US
April 12, 2025 1:44 pm
It all began last week with Sanders reiterating his age-old warning that the US is increasingly becoming an "oligarchy," leading the billionaire to call him "fully communist."
'We don’t have to hate China': Bernie Sanders reacts to Trump’s 125% tariffs
April 10, 2025 5:20 pm
While Bernie Sanders said tariffs “used selectively” are a good idea — especially as tools to protect American workers from exploitative trade deals — he condemned Trump’s unpredictable and widespread tariff hikes as harmful and unjustified.
Sanders criticises Trump on climate change amidst heatwave in India
May 31, 2024 11:58 pm
In 2012, Trump dismissed climate change as a 'hoax' and a 'money-making industry' invented by China to harm the US economy.
Bernie Sanders wants the US to adopt a 32-hour workweek. Could workers and companies benefit?
March 17, 2024 7:47 am
Critics say a mandated shorter week would force many companies to hire additional workers or lose productivity.
'Earned it': Starbucks former CEO Schultz defends billionaire status at US Senate
March 30, 2023 10:16 am
Schultz was testifying before a US Senate committee over various allegations including that the company illegally fired pro-union employees.
'Keep forgetting you're still alive': Elon Musk's spars with Bernie Sanders, irks netizens
November 16, 2021 9:54 am
The Twitter spur comes as Sanders have been proposing taxing the "the extremely wealthy", Musk even offered to sell more stocks after he recently sold off $5 billion Tesla shares.
'South Korea's Bernie Sanders' tops presidential polls with talk of universal basic income
September 14, 2021 9:08 am
Lee Jae-myung, the governor of Gyeonggi province, has led in many recent national polls and dominated the early rounds of the ruling liberal Democratic Party primary, including the latest voting over the weekend.
'Edible' Bernie Sanders is now going viral, Stephen King wants a bite
February 13, 2021 10:41 am
After memes galore, food artist gives an edible twist to Bernie Sanders' viral photograph that was taken at Joe Biden's inauguration. Created with potato, kale, cauliflower and eggplant, the Bernie salad also caught Stephen King's attention.
Senate approves budget bill as Harris casts tie-breaker vote
February 05, 2021 7:24 pm
Democrats in the chamber applauded after Harris announced the 51-50 vote at around 5:30 a.m. The action came after a gruelling all-night session, where senators voted on amendments that could define the contours of the eventual COVID-19 aid bill.
Creator of 'Bernie' mittens partners with teddy bear maker
February 01, 2021 12:10 pm
Ellis, a Vermont elementary school teacher who has a side business making mittens out of recycled wool, gave Sanders a pair as a gift, and he wore them to President Joe Biden's inauguration
BERNIE SANDERS VIDEOS
USA: It is time for Massachusetts to lead the political revolution, says Sanders
March 01, 2016 2:25 pm
USA: Sanders talks Flint water crisis during Michigan rally
February 16, 2016 6:04 pm
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders claim victory in New Hampshire
February 10, 2016 12:58 pm
USA: Sanders slams Walton family, Walmart for paying 'starvation wage'
February 09, 2016 2:11 pm
