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Bernie Sanders campaigns in California to support billionaire tax. Where will he be?

Sanders is scheduled to campaign in California for the proposed billionaire wealth tax.

Bernie Sanders campaigns in California to support billionaire tax. Where will he be?
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
Oct 2, 2026
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Bernie Sanders plans California rallies supporting Proposition 40, a proposed one-time wealth tax on billionaires. The events include a Bakersfield appearance with congressional candidate Randy Villegas and a San Francisco rally with Rep. Ro Khanna.

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Senator campaigning at rallies in support of Proposition 40

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California congressional candidate and special guest at the Bakersfield rally

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Representative scheduled to join Sanders at the San Francisco rally

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Bernie Sanders Plans Bakersfield Rally for Villegas in 22nd District Race

Sanders plans California campaign appearances supporting candidates and promoting Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax on billionaires. Left-leaning outlets focus on Sanders’s case for the tax and its proposed funding for health care and education. Center outlets emphasize his campaign appearances and the competitive 22nd District race, with some also considering the political implications of his endorsement and tax advocacy.

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