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Why Bernie Sanders is NOT an Extremist

877 views · Published 27 June 2015 · 6:34 · Indexed 1 October 2026
Channel: The Humanist Report · 2015 · News & Politics
It's widely believed that Bernie Sanders is an extremist, but that's not the case when you examine his policy positions and compare them with the American people's. All of his policies correlate with Americans' positions on the same issues.

Sources:

Public Opinion on Money in Politics:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/06/02/us/politics/money-in-politics-poll.html

Public Opinion on a Single-Payer Healthcare System:
http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/229959-majority-still-support-single-payer-option-poll-finds

Public Opinion on Global Warming:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2015/04/06/new_climate_change_poll_shows_americans_believe_in_global_warming.html

Public Opinion on Raising the Minimum Wage and Protecting Workers' Rights:
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/233183-poll-finds-support-for-minimum-wage-increase-paid-leave

Public Opinion on Infrastructure Spending:
http://www.citylab.com/politics/2015/01/infrastructure-spending-is-a-top-priority-for-americans/384686/

Public Opinion on Income Inequality:
http://www.nationalmemo.com/big-majorities-favor-progressive-tax-and-spend-policies-polls-show/
http://www.gallup.com/poll/166904/dissatisfied-income-wealth-distribution.aspx
http://www.occupy.com/article/poll-more-two-thirds-americans-want-raise-taxes-wealthy

Public Opinion on Social Security:
http://www.salon.com/2013/11/20/poll_voters_want_social_security_expanded_not_cut/

Public Opinion on Free Trade Deals:
http://www.people-press.org/files/2015/05/5-27-15-Trade-release.pdf

Public Opinion on Marriage Equality:
http://www.pewresearch.org/data-trend/domestic-issues/attitudes-on-gay-marriage/

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Why Bernie Sanders is NOT an Extremist

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