Transcript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 1, 2026.
On the November 1, 2026 episode of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" moderated by Margaret Brennan, several political figures shared their perspectives on the upcoming midterms. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont discussed his appearances at town halls in Maine and Michigan, as well as his focus on Florida and Minnesota. He emphasized the need for an economy that works for all, citing the wealth disparity and the struggles of millions with basic necessities.
In Michigan, Senator Sanders attributed the ongoing inter-party disputes among Democrats to Haley Stevens' loss in the primary and her criticisms of Abdul El-Sayed's ads, despite El-Sayed's deep misgivings about Trump's policies. Sanders remained confident in the Democratic Party's ability to support El-Sayed and defeat a potentially authoritarian president.
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