Sanders looks to boost other progressive candidates

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As the primaries wind down, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is using the millions of dollars he has raised over the past year to help support progressives in down-ballot races throughout the country.

Sanders will raise money for eight candidates running for seats in state legislatures: Justin Bamberg of South Carolina, David Bowen of Wisconsin, Clara Hart of South Dakota, Terry Alexander of South Carolina, Carol Ammons of Illinois, Jane Kim of California and Chris Pearson of Vermont.

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