Bernie Sanders

8 september 1941

3 maart 1981

6 november 1990

7 november 2006

10 december 2010

30 april 2015

12 juli 2016

19 februari 2019

8 april 2020

7 november 2020

08september
1941
08 September 1941

Birth of Bernie Sanders

Bernard Sanders is born in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish immigrant parents from Poland and Russia. He would grow up to become an influential American politician and a major figure in modern American progressive politics.

03maart
1981
03 March 1981

Sanders becomes Mayor of Burlington

Sanders is elected mayor of Burlington, Vermont, by a 10-vote margin, causing a political shock. His victory over six-term Democratic incumbent Gordon Paquette is seen as a turning point, as Sanders then successfully implements progressive policies.

06november
1990
06 November 1990

Election to the U.S. House of Representatives

Sanders is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Vermont's at-large congressional district, becoming the first independent in the House in 40 years and serving for 16 years before moving on to the U.S. Senate.

07november
2006
07 November 2006

Election to the U.S. Senate

Bernie Sanders is elected to the United States Senate, representing Vermont. His move to the Senate marks a significant moment as he continues to promote progressive and socialist ideas on a larger political stage.

10december
2010
10 December 2010

Filibuster on the Extension of Bush Tax Cuts

Bernie Sanders gains national attention for his eight-and-a-half-hour filibuster against the proposed extension of the Bush-era tax cuts. It reflects his commitment to economic justice and opposition to tax policies favoring the wealthy.

30april
2015
30 April 2015

Announcement of First Presidential Campaign

Sanders announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2016 election, starting a grassroots campaign that would energize a significant portion of the American electorate.

12juli
2016
12 July 2016

Endorsement of Hillary Clinton

After a hard-fought campaign in the Democratic primaries, Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton for President, demonstrating party unity in an effort to defeat the Republican nominee, Donald Trump.

19februari
2019
19 February 2019

Announcement of Second Presidential Campaign

Sanders announces he will once again seek the Democratic nomination for President in the 2020 election. His campaign is notable for its substantial grassroots support and record-breaking fundraising.

08april
2020
08 April 2020

Suspension of 2020 Presidential Campaign

In the face of insurmountable delegate lead by Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders suspends his 2020 presidential campaign, bringing to a close his second bid for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

07november
2020
07 November 2020

Impact of Sanders' Campaigns on Joe Biden's Presidential Platform

Bernie Sanders significantly influences the Democratic Party platform, as many of his progressive policies are included in Joe Biden's presidential campaign, signaling the lasting impact of his presidential runs.

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