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The interesting thing is what did Bernie's non-profit foundation actually do? Yes, they raised over $300,000, but it seems that at least $100,000 of that went to David Driscoll, the husband of Bernie's step daughter. Of course, the question is why? Did David have any experience running non-profits?
Also, when you look at the biggest donor, it is not some philanthropist. It is National Nurses United, which is the also Bernie's largest campaign contributor right now. Of course, you tax deductible charitable contributions for a political purpose is not permitted. But, what did the Sanders Institute do besides feature Bernie Sanders along with his campaign supporters? Anyone?
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rubycramer/bernie-sanders-institute-donations
The Sanders Institute, a progressive think tank founded in 2017 by the Vermont senators wife, Jane Sanders, raised more than $361,000 last year from a total of 13 large contributions ranging from $5,000 to $100,000, the tax filing shows.
The institute's executive director, Jane Sanders son from a previous marriage, Dave Driscoll, provided a copy of the filing, which is subject to public inspection, and said that most of the high-dollar contributions came from organizations or family foundations and grants. Bernie and Jane Sanders also provided some of that funding, Driscoll said.
Driscoll identified some of the contributors as the National Nurses United, a progressive network of nurses that helped fund Sanders 2016 campaign; Our Revolution, the political nonprofit Sanders founded after the primary; and Healthy Housing Foundation, a nonprofit branch of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation focused on providing housing for people with low incomes. The Sanders Institute listed National Nurses United, Our Revolution, and Healthy Housing Foundation as the three partners of the institutes 2018 gathering.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
