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Bernie Sanders demands ban on super PACs in Democratic primaries
Bernie Sanders demands ban on super PACs in Democratic primaries
Sen. Bernie Sanders has called on Democratic leaders to ban super PACs from primary elections, labelling the current system 'corrupt'. In a letter shared on X, Sanders singled out the American Israel…
The Story in Brief
Sen. Bernie Sanders has called on Democratic leaders to ban super PACs from primary elections, labelling the current system 'corrupt'. In a letter shared on X, Sanders singled out the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) for spending over $30 million in Michigan's Democratic primary to defeat Dr Abdul El-Sayed. He said AIPAC plans to spend tens of millions more to support Republican Mike Rogers in the general election. Sanders noted that corporate super PACs have already spent a record $517 million this election cycle, exceeding the 2024 record.
The Indian Opinion
American politics runs on money, and both parties have fed the beast. Sanders is right that super PACs like AIPAC distort primaries, but he ignores that his own party has gladly taken corporate cash for general elections. The real test is whether the Democratic leadership will actually ban super PACs or just give lip service. Watch how much AIPAC spends in the next primary to judge sincerity.
Source: livemint.com
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