Bernie Sanders, 82, announces whether he will run again for the Senate in 2024 trends now
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, 82, said Monday that he plans to run for reelection this fall.
The Vermont independent announced his decision in a nearly nine-minute long video showcasing some of the work he's accomplished during his three-term tenure in the U.S. Senate.
With retirement off the table, the progressive movement keeps its top voice in the upper chamber.
'Let me thank the people of Vermont from the bottom of my heart for giving me the opportunity to serve in the United States Senate. It's been the honor of my life,' Sanders said in a post on X. 'Today I am announcing my intention to seek another term.'
Sanders noted that he came to the decision because, 'These are very difficult times for our country and the world.'
Sen. Bernie Sanders, 82, announced Monday that he would run for reelection in the fall
The independent from Vermont, who caucuses with the Democratic Party, made the announcement in a nearly nine-minute long video posted to X
'And in many ways, this 2024 election is the most consequential election in our lifetimes,' the Vermont independent continued.
Sanders' announcement won't change the Senate outlook for the Democrats.
Vermont is a blue state and the seat
