Bernie Sanders Continues To Influence Democratic Party Policies

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By Reno Berkely, Inquisitr

(June 19, 2016 11:00 a.m.) — Bernie Sanders is having a good weekend. Not simply because it’s Father’s Day weekend, but also because several state Democratic conventions have officially adopted resolutions straight from his campaign platform. The Inquisitr previously reported how Texas and Iowa adopted the progressive measures to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour, ban fracking, and to either eliminate or restrict how superdelegates vote.

As several more states are concluding their Democratic conventions, attendees are reporting that Bernie Sanders progressives have been successful in getting his positions on the platform.

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Bernie Sanders Applauds Obama Support for Expanding Social Security

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By Press, ENewspf

PALO ALTO, Calif., (June 2, 2016 12:00) — PALO ALTO, Calif. –(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday applauded President Barack Obama’s support for expanding Social Security by asking the “wealthiest Americans to contribute a little bit more.”

Sanders urged Hillary Clinton to back legislation endorsed by leading Democrats and seniors’ advocates to strengthen the retirement program.

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