Bernie Sanders demands Democrats ban super PACs from primaries, blasts AIPAC, ‘corrupt system’

Sen. Bernie Sanders urged Democratic leaders to ban super PAC involvement in primary elections, criticizing wealthy outside groups for having too much influence over nominations. In a letter, he specifically highlighted AIPAC's spending, alleging the group spent over $30 million in Michigan’s primary and plans further expenditures supporting Republican candidates generally. Sanders also criticized corporate super PACs across various industries, noting record spending in this election cycle.