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Also Known As Bernard Sanders
Born September 8, 1941 (age 85) • New York City • New York
Title / Office United States Senate (2007-), United States • House of Representatives (1991-2007), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Role In United States presidential election of 2020 • United States presidential election of 2016

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