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Bernie Sanders: “The turnout, I think, is the largest in 30 or 40 years.”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 00:34

Well, as I understand it, the turnout is extraordinary. And as somebody who very much believes in democracy, worries about the future of American democracy, I am glad to see that. The turnout, I think, is the largest in 30 or 40 years. So that's a good sign. My question for you, Senator. If he is in fact successful tonight, what, if anything, can and should Democrats nationally take from his victory? (00:34–00:38)

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Asserts that the voter turnout in New York City is the largest in 30 or 40 years.

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