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Sanders Urges Ban on Super PACs, Repeal Citizens United

8/9/2026

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Sen. Bernie Sanders urged Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries and Ken Martin to ban super PACs from primaries.
He called for an amendment to repeal the 2010 Citizens United ruling.
He noted super PACs have spent over $517 million in the 2026 cycle, with Haley Stevens receiving $50 million from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
He warned AIPAC plans to spend “tens of millions” backing Mike Rogers over Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders urged Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries and Ken Martin to ban super PACs from primaries.
He called for an amendment to repeal the 2010 Citizens United ruling.
He noted super PACs have spent over $517 million in the 2026 cycle, with Haley Stevens receiving $50 million from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
He warned AIPAC plans to spend “tens of millions” backing Mike Rogers over Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.