Bernie Sanders demands Democrats ban super PACs from primaries, blasts AIPAC, ‘corrupt system’

Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Democratic leaders to prohibit super PACs from involvement in party primaries, citing concerns over excessive outside spending and influence. He specifically criticized AIPAC for spending millions in Democratic primaries and potentially supporting Republican candidates in general elections. Sanders advocates for a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United and for public financing of elections, urging immediate action to ban these groups from Democratic primaries.

• Bernie Sanders urges Democratic leaders to ban super PACs from party primaries.
• He argues wealthy outside groups, like AIPAC, have too much influence over Democratic nominations.
• Sanders criticized AIPAC for spending millions in primaries and potentially supporting Republicans in general elections.
• He stated that corporate super PACs have already spent a record $517 million this election cycle.
• Sanders called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and for public financing of elections.
• He highlighted the power of the Democratic Party to prohibit super PACs from participating in their primaries.
• Sanders and Rep. Summer Lee previously introduced the Abolish Super PACs Act.
• He believes Republican special interests should not influence Democratic primary outcomes.