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Why I’m voting for Bernie Sanders
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The case for the Sanders revolution
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Which two of the following characteristics best describes the kind of leader that you would want for the country? [You must select two]: A
Campbell’s will label its products with GMO info
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What Hillary Clinton might say to help herself
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Survey: Do you believe in science?
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Democratic [and Republican] caucuses are not very democratic.
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Survey: Does our economic system favor the rich?
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We need a new presidential primary system, ASAP
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