Headline Roundup • February 26th, 2019
Bernie Sanders Gives CNN Town Hall
Summary from the AllSides News Team
In a CNN town hall on Monday, Sen. Bernie Sanders reiterated his support for democratic socialism, which he defined as a system where a living wage, free college tuition, and health care are "human rights." He also promised to fight racism in "all forms," and said that he will "bring a lie detector" if he takes on President Trump in a debate.
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Bernie Sanders Vows To Fight ‘All Forms Of Racism’ In First Televised Town Hall

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“Maybe I haven’t been as strong on this issue as I could be,” the Vermont senator admitted.
Bernie Sanders defines 'democratic socialism,' says living wage and free college are 'human rights'
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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders defined his ideology of democratic socialism in a CNN town hall speech Monday night, saying he supports “human rights” that include a living
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) joked that he would “bring a lie detector” if he faces President Trump on the debate stage.
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