Bernie Sanders
Independent Senator who endorsed Graham Platner.
Notable Quotes
"urges Platner to quit Maine Senate race"View Story →
"Our message is exactly the same: No more kings. We will not allow this country to descend into authoritarianism or oligarchy."View Story →
"These are the ravings of a dangerous and mentally unbalanced individual."View Story →
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August 12, 2026Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
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August 5, 2026El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
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August 5, 2026Michigan to decide bitter Senate Democratic primary in test for divided party
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August 4, 2026Left-wing Democrats are on a winning run - but can they lure back crucial swing voters?
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July 26, 2026Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes
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July 9, 2026Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation
The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".
July 9, 2026Bernie Sanders urges Platner to quit Maine Senate race as Democrats vie to succeed him - Reuters
Bernie Sanders urges Platner to quit Maine Senate race as Democrats vie to succeed him Reuters
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June 12, 2026Watch: Historic US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance
After more than a century of sharing the main entrance, Canadians were barred from using the library's US-side door by the Trump administration in 2025.
June 10, 2026OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers - Reuters
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June 10, 2026Platner wins Maine primary, setting up face-off with longtime Senator Collins
Voters also headed to the polls in primary elections in Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina ahead of the midterms.
June 10, 2026Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports - Reuters
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April 5, 2026'No Kings' protesters gather across the US as Bruce Springsteen joins rally
Large protests against the Trump administration took place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies.
March 30, 2026No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
The demonstrations against the Trump administration are set to sweep cities across the US on Saturday.
March 28, 2026Rallies planned in thousands of US cities for 'No Kings' protest against Trump - Reuters
Rallies planned in thousands of US cities for 'No Kings' protest against Trump Reuters
March 28, 2026Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school
Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.
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