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Summary

Bernie Sanders won reelection to a fourth U.S. Senate term, defeating Republican Gerald Malloy and several minor candidates.

The 83-year-old Vermont independent, known for his democratic socialist views, has been a key figure in progressive causes, collaborating with the Biden administration on domestic policies like health care and workers’ rights.

Sanders cited threats to democracy, economic inequality, and climate change as motivations for seeking another term.

Malloy, a former Army officer and businessman, criticized Sanders for lack of results, while Sanders emphasized his record and commitment to progressive reforms.

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[-] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 70 points 1 month ago

I hate that we still need him, he’s 83 and should be putting his feet up but I’m glad he’s down for another term.

[-] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 month ago

Does he have a protege that he has been teaching?

[-] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 25 points 1 month ago

AOC, I guess but we need more people who actually give a shit about the people they represent.

[-] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 month ago

I think we need to pay a lot more then. You should be able to support a family on a congressional salary. Which doesn't seem currently possible given that it seems like you basically need to maintain two residences and travel costs.

According to Google, they haven't received a COLA for 15 years...

[-] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 25 points 1 month ago

Double it, triple it, but they don’t get to accept a single penny from anywhere else.

[-] boonhet@lemm.ee 5 points 1 month ago

Yes, that's how it's supposed to be.

People in my country complain that parliament gets paid way too much, but it's 1) indexed to the mean (or maybe it was the median, I forgot) and 2) meant to be high so that they can comfortably live life without taking any bribes, while also having a long-ass commute for anyone who didn't already reside in the capital.

[-] kautau@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Though many of them have spouses or shares in private industry and their family makes far more if they vote in [corporation x] favor. Federal minimum wage is still $7.25 an hour. I'd much rather see something like this: https://www.closeup.org/a-new-rule-results-in-cost-of-living-reimbursement-for-house-members/ rather than just blanket COLA increases

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