Sen. Bernie Sanders confirms he's 'thinking' about running for president

Sen. Bernie Sanders confirms he's 'thinking' about running for president

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says he is indeed considering a White House bid in 2016 because there is "profound anger" in America about income inequality and Washington's debilitating partisanship.

"I am thinking about running for president," he said on Meet the Press, eschewing the vaguer phrasing typically used by other politicians believed to be considering 2016 campaigns.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.