1970s Bernie Sanders supported nationalizing most industries

Published March 14, 2019 7:49pm ET



Presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., advocated for the nationalization of most major industries and 100 percent tax on the rich during the 1970s.

During his time as a member of the Liberty Union party, the self-proclaimed democratic socialist and 2020 presidential contender said he supported nationalizing energy companies advocated for public ownership of most industries across the board, according to a report by CNN.

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