Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Bernie Sanders: “Candidates spend half their lives or more raising money [for…”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

Big Money dominates Washington. Unless we get rid of super PACs, it's going to get even worse.

Published May 15, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:00

Candidates spend half their lives or more raising money [for campaigns]. they're scared to death about AI they're scared to death about crypto money to scared death about APAC money billionaire money in general we are losing democracy in that respect … (00:00–00:04)

CLAIM

Asserts that political candidates spend significant time fundraising for campaigns.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.

Discover more from

Bernie Sanders

“It's why the minimum wage in Washington is seven and a quarter an hour.”
Big Money dominates Washington. Unless we get rid of super PACs, it's going to get even worse. | Uploaded May 15, 2026 | 00:39-00:44
“We are losing democracy [due to big money in politics].”
Big Money dominates Washington. Unless we get rid of super PACs, it's going to get even worse. | Uploaded May 15, 2026 | 00:11-00:14
“Republicans [are] investing with their super PACs in Democratic primaries.”
Big Money dominates Washington. Unless we get rid of super PACs, it's going to get even worse. | Uploaded May 15, 2026 | 00:14-01:00
“Big money [in politics] doesn't really get [care] who wins, [whether] you're a Republican [or] Democrat.”
Big Money dominates Washington. Unless we get rid of super PACs, it's going to get even worse. | Uploaded May 15, 2026 | 00:22-00:26
“It is why you do not have health care as a human right.”
Big Money dominates Washington. Unless we get rid of super PACs, it's going to get even worse. | Uploaded May 15, 2026 | 00:36-00:40
“It's why our trade policies have been a disaster for workers.”
Big Money dominates Washington. Unless we get rid of super PACs, it's going to get even worse. | Uploaded May 15, 2026 | 00:43-00:48
“It's why we don't have a decent childcare system.”
Big Money dominates Washington. Unless we get rid of super PACs, it's going to get even worse. | Uploaded May 15, 2026 | 00:47-00:52
“Big money dominates every aspect of what goes on here in Washington.”
Big Money dominates Washington. Unless we get rid of super PACs, it's going to get even worse. | Uploaded May 15, 2026 | 00:51-00:56
“Unless we get rid of these super PACs, it's going to be even worse.”
Big Money dominates Washington. Unless we get rid of super PACs, it's going to get even worse. | Uploaded May 15, 2026 | 00:55-01:00