Bernie Sanders: “Maine, like Vermont, is an older state. He [Troy Jackson]…”

“I have seen his platform. It is a strong platform, standing up for working families, taking on the oligarchs, fighting for Medicare for all. Maine, like Vermont, is an older state. He [Troy Jackson] understands that we have to make sure that we do not cut Social Security benefits, in fact, expand Social Security benefits by demanding the wealthy starting to pay their fair share of taxes. So I've known Troy and I look forward to working with him in the US Senate. Are you going to endorse him? If he asks me to, I certainly will.” (08:59–09:13)

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