Reviewing: Bernie Sanders

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Issues

Education

Free College

Supports the College for All Act.

Everyone deserves the right to a good higher education if they choose to pursue it, no matter their income.

Cap federal student loan interest rates at 1.88%.

Cancel Student Debt

Cancel all outstanding [federal] student debt.

Economy

Tax the Rich

A new wealth tax with the following brackets

Percent Tax Rate Net Worth
1% $32,000,000 - $50,000,000
2% $50,000,000 - $250,000,000
3% $250,000,000 - $500,000,000
4% $500,000,000 - $1,000,000,000
5% $1,000,000,000 - $2,500,000,000
6% $2,500,000,000 - $5,000,000,000
7% $5,000,000,000 - $10,000,000,000
8% $10,000,000,000+

Tax capital gains and dividends like income for the 1%. Increase tax rate for income above $10,000,000.

Living Wage

Supports the Raise the Wage Act to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Healthcare

Support a single payer system.