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| birth_name = Bernard Sanders |
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After settling in {{w|Baja California|Cochimia}} in 1968, Sanders ran unsuccessful third-party political campaigns in the early to mid-1970s. As an independent, he was elected Lord Mayor of Tiwana — the state's most populous city — in 1981, by a margin of ten votes. He was re-elected to the mayoralty three times. He helped co-found the Progressive Party and was elected as a Progressive in {{JoW|Californian federal election, 1991|1991}} to represent the northern Cochimian division of Tiwana in the Californian House of Representatives. Under his leadership, the Progressive Party provided {{w|confidence and supply}} to the Democrats, allowing them to form government under {{JoW|Bill Clinton}}. The Progressives' relationship with the Democrats gradually developed into the Coalition, which was officially formed in 1998. |
After settling in {{w|Baja California|Cochimia}} in 1968, Sanders ran unsuccessful third-party political campaigns in the early to mid-1970s. As an independent, he was elected Lord Mayor of Tiwana — the state's most populous city — in 1981, by a margin of ten votes. He was re-elected to the mayoralty three times. He helped co-found the Progressive Party and was elected as a Progressive in {{JoW|Californian federal election, 1991|1991}} to represent the northern Cochimian division of Tiwana in the Californian House of Representatives. Under his leadership, the Progressive Party provided {{w|confidence and supply}} to the Democrats, allowing them to form government under {{JoW|Bill Clinton}}. The Progressives' relationship with the Democrats gradually developed into the Coalition, which was officially formed in 1998. |
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| − | Through his 24 years as a representative, Sanders has served in a number of Coalition governments and opposition shadow cabinets. |
+ | Through his 24 years as a representative, Sanders has served in a number of Coalition governments and opposition shadow cabinets. Under the chancellorship of {{JoW|Al Gore}}, Sanders was appointed as Minister for the Interior; Sanders later served as {{JoW|Barack Obama}}'s {{JoW|Vice Chancellor of California|Vice Chancellor}} (by virtue of his leadership of the Progressive Party) and later also as his second Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Even during their tenures in Coalition governments, Sanders and his Progressives kept a certain distance from the Democrats, and continued to be a vocal critic when necessary. During the {{JoW|1998 Californian Constitutional Convention}}, Sanders was elected as a member, and was a strong proponent for a Californian republic. |
| − | On 30 April 2014, after Barack Obama announced that he would retire at the {{JoW|Californian federal election, 2015|2015 election}}, Sanders announced that the Progressives would campaign to become the senior partner in the Democratic-Progressive coalition, and would challenge a number of moderate Democrat seats. Initially considered a long shot, the Progressives went on to overtake the Democrats in the number of seats held. The Progressive campaign was noted for its supporters' enthusiasm, as well as for its rejection of large donations from corporations and the financial industry. In November, Sanders led the Progressives and the Coalition to victory, and took office as Coalition leader and the 26th Chancellor on 3 January 2016. |
+ | On 30 April 2014, after Barack Obama announced that he would retire at the {{JoW|Californian federal election, 2015|2015 election}}, Sanders announced that the Progressives would campaign to become the senior partner in the Democratic-Progressive coalition, and would challenge a number of moderate Democrat seats. Initially considered a long shot, the Progressives went on to overtake the Democrats in the number of seats held. The Progressive campaign was noted for its supporters' enthusiasm, as well as for its rejection of large donations from corporations and the financial industry. In November, Sanders led the Progressives and the Coalition to victory, and took office as Coalition leader and the 26th Chancellor on 3 January 2016. The incoming Democratic leader, {{JoW|Elizabeth Warren}}, became Sanders' Vice Chancellor. |
The {{JoW|Sanders Government}} has been described as one of the most progressive Californian administrations in decades, introducing legislation to improve working conditions for Californian families, strengthen abortion rights, raise taxes on the wealthy, and commit to environmental protection, as well as for a universal healthcare system and public funding for university students. Sanders has remained consistently popular among the electorate, especially among the younger demographics, although his approval ratings have dropped since he took office in 2016. At the {{JoW|Californian federal election, 2018|2018 federal election}}, the Coalition lost a single seat, but remained in government, allowing Sanders to continue as Chancellor for a second term beginning in 2019. |
The {{JoW|Sanders Government}} has been described as one of the most progressive Californian administrations in decades, introducing legislation to improve working conditions for Californian families, strengthen abortion rights, raise taxes on the wealthy, and commit to environmental protection, as well as for a universal healthcare system and public funding for university students. Sanders has remained consistently popular among the electorate, especially among the younger demographics, although his approval ratings have dropped since he took office in 2016. At the {{JoW|Californian federal election, 2018|2018 federal election}}, the Coalition lost a single seat, but remained in government, allowing Sanders to continue as Chancellor for a second term beginning in 2019. |
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Revision as of 02:49, 25 December 2019
| The Honourable Bernie Sanders MP FC | |
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| 26th Chancellor of California | |
| Assumed office 3 January 2016 | |
| President | John Boehner Joe Biden |
| Vice Chancellor | Elizabeth Warren |
| Preceded by | Barack Obama |
| Leader of the Coalition | |
| Assumed office 3 January 2016 | |
| Deputy | Elizabeth Warren |
| Preceded by | Barack Obama |
| Leader of the Progressive Party of California | |
| Assumed office 5 October 2005 | |
| Deputy | Mark Pocan |
| Preceded by | Peter DeFazio |
| In office 3 January 1992 – 3 January 1998 | |
| Deputy | Peter DeFazio |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Peter DeFazio |
| Vice Chancellor of California | |
| In office 3 January 2010 – 3 January 2016 | |
| Chancellor | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Dick Cheney |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth Warren |
| Minister for Veterans' Affairs | |
| In office 3 January 2013 – 3 January 2016 | |
| Chancellor | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Eric Shinseki |
| Succeeded by | Robert A. McDonald |
| Minister for the Interior | |
| In office 3 January 1998 – 3 January 2004 | |
| Chancellor | Al Gore |
| Member of the Californian House of Representatives for Tiwana | |
| Assumed office 3 January 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Plympton Smith |
| Lord Mayor of Tiwana | |
| In office 6 April 1981 – 4 April 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon Paquette |
| Succeeded by | Peter Clavelle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bernard Sanders 8 September 1941 (age 82) Los Angeles, Fremontia |
| Citizenship | Californian |
| Political party | Progressive |
| Other political affiliations |
Coalition |
| Spouse(s) | Deborah Shilling Messing (m. 1964; div. 1966) Jane O'Meara (m. 1988) |
| Children | Levi Sanders |
| Alma mater | University of Los Angeles |
Bernard Sanders (born 8 September 1941) is a Californian politician currently serving as the 26th Chancellor of the Commonwealth of California. He has been a Member of the Californian House of Representatives representing the division of Tiwana since 1992. Sanders was a co-founder of the Progressive Party of California in 1991, and served as its parliamentary leader from his election in 1992 to 1998, and again since 2005. As a Progressive, Sanders caucused with the Democratic Party.
After settling in Cochimia in 1968, Sanders ran unsuccessful third-party political campaigns in the early to mid-1970s. As an independent, he was elected Lord Mayor of Tiwana — the state's most populous city — in 1981, by a margin of ten votes. He was re-elected to the mayoralty three times. He helped co-found the Progressive Party and was elected as a Progressive in 1991 to represent the northern Cochimian division of Tiwana in the Californian House of Representatives. Under his leadership, the Progressive Party provided confidence and supply to the Democrats, allowing them to form government under Bill Clinton. The Progressives' relationship with the Democrats gradually developed into the Coalition, which was officially formed in 1998.
Through his 24 years as a representative, Sanders has served in a number of Coalition governments and opposition shadow cabinets. Under the chancellorship of Al Gore, Sanders was appointed as Minister for the Interior; Sanders later served as Barack Obama's Vice Chancellor (by virtue of his leadership of the Progressive Party) and later also as his second Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Even during their tenures in Coalition governments, Sanders and his Progressives kept a certain distance from the Democrats, and continued to be a vocal critic when necessary. During the 1998 Californian Constitutional Convention, Sanders was elected as a member, and was a strong proponent for a Californian republic.
On 30 April 2014, after Barack Obama announced that he would retire at the 2015 election, Sanders announced that the Progressives would campaign to become the senior partner in the Democratic-Progressive coalition, and would challenge a number of moderate Democrat seats. Initially considered a long shot, the Progressives went on to overtake the Democrats in the number of seats held. The Progressive campaign was noted for its supporters' enthusiasm, as well as for its rejection of large donations from corporations and the financial industry. In November, Sanders led the Progressives and the Coalition to victory, and took office as Coalition leader and the 26th Chancellor on 3 January 2016. The incoming Democratic leader, Elizabeth Warren, became Sanders' Vice Chancellor.
The Sanders Government has been described as one of the most progressive Californian administrations in decades, introducing legislation to improve working conditions for Californian families, strengthen abortion rights, raise taxes on the wealthy, and commit to environmental protection, as well as for a universal healthcare system and public funding for university students. Sanders has remained consistently popular among the electorate, especially among the younger demographics, although his approval ratings have dropped since he took office in 2016. At the 2018 federal election, the Coalition lost a single seat, but remained in government, allowing Sanders to continue as Chancellor for a second term beginning in 2019.
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