“After all, Wall Street is clearly the most powerful lobbying force on Capitol Hill. From 1998 through 2008, the financial sector spent over $5 billion in lobbying and campaign contributions to deregulate Wall Street.”

American politician and independent senator from Vermont, first elected in 2006. A progressive voice in U.S. politics, he advocates for economic equality, healthcare reform, and social justice, framing policy through a democratic socialist lens. His candid, uncompromising style has made him a defining figure in modern American political discourse.