Bernie Sanders - what does he believe?Bernie Sanders has entered the race for becoming the president of the United States once again. And he managed to raise one million dollars in a span of just four hours. But what does he actually believe in? What does he stand for? While many people consider him to be a socialist, and he has said as much himself as well, is he really one?
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