Sen. Bernie Sanders emphasized the need to overturn the Citizens United decision, asserting that billionaires shouldn't dictate electoral outcomes to protect democracy and public interest.
Sanders condemned the influence of wealthy individuals on policy decisions, arguing that it obstructs public desires for robust social safety nets like expanded Medicare and Social Security.
He proclaimed that the oligarchs' advice against taxing the rich or addressing healthcare access is misaligned with the will of the American people, promising to pursue these priorities.
During his speech, Sanders underscored the urgency of moving towards public funding of elections to diminish the impact of dark money in politics.
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