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August 9, 2026
Sen. Bernie Sanders Calls for Ban on Super PACs in Democratic Primaries, Criticizes AIPAC
- Sen. Bernie Sanders reiterated his demand for the Democratic Party to ban super PACs from participating in primaries, emphasizing their undue influence on nominations.
- He specifically criticized AIPAC for spending over $30 million in Michigan's Democratic primary, arguing that such spending undermines the party's integrity.
- Sanders called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and for public financing of elections, stating that the Democratic Party has the power to prohibit super PACs now.
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- Sen. Bernie Sanders calls on Democratic leaders to end "corrupt system" of super PAC donationsAug 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM · CBS News
- Transcript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 9, 2026Aug 9, 2026 at 4:41 PM · CBS News
- Bernie Sanders demands Democrats ban super PACs from primaries, blasts AIPAC, ‘corrupt system’Aug 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM · Fox News
- Sanders: 'Ban super PACs from Democratic primaries now'Aug 10, 2026 at 12:03 AM · The Hill