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Russia still pushing buttons in US presidential election

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Democratic Party contender Senator Bernie Sanders said the Russian dream is for a divided America to descend into chaos.

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WASHINGTON - The shadowy influence of Russia, both real and imaginary, is looming over the United States' 2020 presidential election.
Besieged by questions over reports that Russia favours his nomination, Democratic Party contender Senator Bernie Sanders in a statement said: "Let's be clear, the Russians want to undermine American democracy by dividing us up and, unlike the current president, I stand firmly against their efforts, and any other foreign power that wants to interfere in our election."
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