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politics1 day ago•5 min saved

2028 hopefuls dodge Sanders' AI pause demand as data-center debate heats up

Democratic presidential contenders largely avoided endorsing Bernie Sanders' call to pause AI development, with many not answering the question and only Rahm Emanuel offering a critical take. AOC and Ro Khanna expressed support for pausing data-center growth, while several major figures stayed silent. The piece underscores how AI policy is evolving faster than candidates’ messaging and the risk that Democrats could appear slow to act on a contentious tech issue ahead of the 2028 race.

via Axios|

#ai-policy #ai-regulation #bernie-sanders

politics5 days ago•5 min saved

Sanders backs Nixon in Florida Senate bid after upset primary win

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Florida Democrat Angie Nixon after her primary upset, backing her bid to face Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in November and arguing that working people in red states want real change; Nixon runs on a progressive platform with grassroots support, while Moody holds a large fundraising edge.

via Politico|

#angie-nixon #bernie-sanders #endorsement

politics11 days ago•41 min saved

Tafoya claims Minnesotans feel embarrassed by progressive wins as race tightens

Former sportscaster Michele Tafoya told Fox News that many Minnesotans say it’s “embarrassing” to be from Minnesota amid progressive wins, as early polling shows Democrats leading the Senate race in the state (49-41 on the generic ballot). Tafoya’s remarks come as Peggy Flanagan, the progressive Democratic nominee backed by leaders like Tina Smith, Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar, touts universal healthcare and cuts to U.S. military aid to Israel. The Hill piece frames Tafoya’s comments within Minnesota’s evolving political landscape and notes the potential for a Republican Senate seat in Minnesota after two decades.

via The Hill|

#bernie-sanders #ilhan-omar #michele-tafoya

politics11 days ago•8 min saved

Sanders defends selective endorsements after Wisconsin setback

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he has limited resources and can’t endorse every candidate, defending his selective backing as Francesca Hong loses Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary; the outcome drew criticism from progressives who argued endorsements and fundraising could have changed the race, while Sanders highlighted other wins and said Our Revolution is not involved with him—illustrating ongoing tensions over strategy and electability within the progressive movement.

via Politico|

#bernie-sanders #endorsements #francesca-hong

politics13 days ago•7 min saved

Progressive Flanagan vows to dismantle ICE after Minnesota Senate primary win

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate against Rep. Angie Craig, earning support from Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar. Flanagan pitched sweeping immigration reform and a dismantling of ICE, highlighting a progressive challenge to the party establishment as Craig, backed by Chuck Schumer, positions herself as the safer pick. Fundraising shows Craig at about $13 million to Flanagan’s roughly $7 million, underscoring the intra-party clash as Minnesota becomes a battleground state.

via Fox News|

#bernie-sanders #ice #immigration-reform

politics15 days ago•22 min saved

Sanders urges AI pause to safeguard humanity

Sen. Bernie Sanders urged OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg to pause AI development “in the interest of humanity,” warning that Congress will act if firms don’t slow down after incidents of models going rogue. He cites past promises to rein in AI, notes OpenAI’s recent Astra slowdown, and has pushed for broader probes and policy actions amid concerns about jobs, national security, and the race with China.

via New York Post|

#anthropic #artificial-intelligence #bernie-sanders

politics15 days ago•1 min saved

Sanders presses for a pause on AI development amid safety fears

Sen. Bernie Sanders called on OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta leaders to pause AI development, warning that lawmakers will act if risk controls aren’t put in place, citing past safety commitments and recent rogue-model/virus-like incidents. While broad AI legislation faces hurdles this Congress, the push relies on public pressure and potential investigations if Democrats retake the chamber.

via Axios|

#ai-regulation #bernie-sanders #mark-zuckerberg

politics19 days ago•6 min saved

Sanders withholds endorsement in Wisconsin gubernatorial bid

Sen. Bernie Sanders said on Pod Save America that he doesn’t expect to endorse Francesca Hong, the Democratic Socialist of America member running for Wisconsin governor, explaining he’s not that familiar with the race and has been focused on the Senate. He noted he hasn’t been involved in many governors’ races beyond Maine, where he endorsed Troy Jackson. The remark drew social-media mockery and commentary about his past endorsements; Hong’s campaign remains competitive in the primary and is expected to advance to a November race against Republican David Tiffany.

via Fox News|

#bernie-sanders #democratic-socialist-of-america #endorsement

politics20 days ago•4 min saved

El-Sayed clinches Michigan Dem Senate primary, signaling a Midwest progressive surge

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens after a flood of outside money and establishment backing for Stevens; El-Sayed drew national left support from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, plus a UAW endorsement, turning the Michigan race into a test of progressive momentum in a swing-state contest. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in November, a race viewed as pivotal for control of the Senate.

via NBC News|

#abdul-el-sayed #bernie-sanders #democratic-primary

politics21 days ago•12 min saved

Rival paths emerge to carry Bernie Sanders’ progressive mantle

Progressives are jockeying to succeed Bernie Sanders, with AOC viewed by some as the heir and Ro Khanna pushing a broader, national-building path. In Michigan’s high-stakes Democratic Senate primary, Sanders- and Khanna-backed Abdul El-Sayed faces Haley Stevens, while AOC has campaigned for El-Sayed alongside Sanders and features in his ads. The debate centers on strategy: AOC’s selective, star-powered endorsements versus Khanna’s expansive grassroots approach, signaling competing visions for the movement’s future and potential 2028 dynamics.

via Politico|

#alexandria-ocasio-cortez #bernie-sanders #michigan-senate-race

politics25 days ago•16 min saved

Michigan’s insurgent left aims to reshape its primaries

A surge of progressive candidates backed by Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Socialists of America converges on Michigan's primaries: Abdul El-Sayed challenges Haley Stevens for the Senate, Donavan McKinney aims to unseat Shri Thanedar, and Will Lawrence seeks the 7th District nomination, with heavy ground operations and national attention. Sanders is coordinating volunteers, Hasan Piker endorses the effort, and AIPAC is spending a record amount to defeat El-Sayed, underscoring the high-stakes battle for November in a key battleground state.

via Politico|

#abdul-el-sayed #bernie-sanders #michigan

politics29 days ago•3 min saved

Progressives Frustrated as DNC Sets 2028 Primary Kickoff in South Carolina

A Democratic National Committee panel voted to open the 2028 presidential primary in South Carolina, angering progressives who fear the state’s early slot could hinder a left‑wing bid (e.g., Bernie Sanders) and function more as a culling than a path to victory ahead of Super Tuesday; the decision, which also involved debate over Nevada’s place, still awaits full DNC ratification.

via Axios|

#2028-presidential-primaries #bernie-sanders #dnc-schedule

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Progressive wins put the Democratic establishment on edge, Sanders argues

Bernie Sanders argued on CBS's Face the Nation that anti-establishment progressives are winning across the country, leaving Rahm Emanuel and the Democratic establishment nervous ahead of the 2026 midterms. He contrasted billionaire-backed incumbents with reform-minded candidates like Zohran Mamdani, criticized the rigged economy and the lack of universal healthcare, and urged voters to demand real change. On Platner, Sanders said he urged him to quit after serious allegations emerged, but he did not push for an earlier exit; Platner ultimately stepped aside. The interview underscored a growing intra-party split and a push for a bolder economic agenda.

via Salon.com|

#bernie-sanders #democratic-establishment #midterms

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Billionaire Donors Target El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary, Sanders Says

Sen. Bernie Sanders framed Michigan's Democratic Senate primary as a clash with the billionaire class, rallying for Abdul El-Sayed as outside groups pour roughly $50 million to defeat him—outspending El-Sayed about 12-to-1. El-Sayed is backed by Sanders and progressive figures like AOC, while Haley Stevens is supported by Senate Minority Leader Schumer and ex-Sen. Gary Peters. The Aug. 4 primary is viewed as a proxy fight between progressive and establishment wings, with the winner set to face Republican Mike Rogers; Mallory McMorrow ended her campaign earlier, leaving a Stevens-El-Sayed contest.

via Fox News|

#abdul-el-sayed #bernie-sanders #democratic-primary

politics1 month ago•194 min saved

Jackson Takes Command in Maine Democrats’ Senate Nomination Race

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has built a commanding lead in the Democrats’ nominating contest to face Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew amid scandal. Jackson’s slate won about 300 of 319 county delegate slots on the first day, with counties to come, positioning him to secure the nomination at the July 25 convention.

via CNN|

#bernie-sanders #democratic-nomination #maine