Bernie Sanders is an American politician. He is currently running to become the Democratic candidate for the 2020 Presidential election, and is up against Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden. Sanders ran unsuccessfully for the 2016 Democratic nomination for president, losing to Hillary Clinton. He has a history of activism, organized and political service. A self-identified socialist, Bernie Sanders is known for his support for labour rights, universal healthcare, free tertiary education, and his support of the Green New Deal. He is currently the United States Senator for Vermont, and is the longest serving independent in US congressional history.