US senator from Vermont · 1941–
Bernie Sanders Political views on the 12 axes
A self-described democratic socialist who campaigns for Medicare for All, a higher minimum wage, free public college and higher taxes on the very rich.
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Where Bernie Sanders stands
Our estimate from their writing and record. Axes they took no clear view on are left out.
Centrist
Direct Democracy
Liberal
Cooperation
Pacifist
Limited Trade
Socialist
Interventionism
Agnostic
Culturally Left
Polyculturalist
Neutral
Close in thought
Questions, answered
A self-described democratic socialist who campaigns for Medicare for All, a higher minimum wage, free public college and higher taxes on the very rich. Where Bernie Sanders took a clear view. Structure: Centrist; Representation: Direct Democracy; Power: Liberal; Diplomacy: Cooperation; Military: Pacifist; Trade: Limited Trade; Economy: Socialist; Control: Interventionism; Religion: Agnostic; Culture: Culturally Left; Immigration: Polyculturalist; Technology: Neutral.
They are our editorial estimates from Bernie Sanders's writing and record, from 0 to 100 on each axis. Axes they took no clear view on are left out.
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