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May 27, 2015

Sanders Formally Launches Presidential Campaign 
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And independent Senator Bernie Sanders has formally kicked off his
campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Addressing a rally
in his home state of Vermont, Sanders vowed to tackle income inequality
and the political power of the 1 percent.

Senator Bernie Sanders: "I am proud to announce my candidacy for
president of the United States of America. Today, with your support and
the support of millions of people throughout our country, we begin a
political revolution to transform our country economically, politically,
socially and environmentally. Today, we stand here and say loudly and
clearly: Enough is enough. This great nation and its government belong
to all of the people and not to a handful of billionaires."

Sanders is the only challenger to Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton
so far, but former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley could declare later
this week.

 

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