Bernie Sanders clarifies: 'I disagree with Hillary Clinton on virtually everything'

Sen. Bernie Sanders — (Image credit: Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

They might be vying for the same party's nomination, but Bernie Sanders wants everyone to understand that he disagrees with fellow Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton "on virtually everything."

"What is important is to look at the record, the track record that Hillary Clinton has had for her long and distinguished career as a public figure," Sanders told The Boston Globe's editorial board.

Sanders spelled out the differences between himself and Clinton, noting that while he's "delighted" Clinton announced she opposed the Trans-Pacific Partnership, she kept mum when liberals needed to get the votes to block legislation limiting Congress' input to a yes or no vote. Sanders also pointed out that while Clinton recently came out in opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline, he questioned why it took her so long. "How many years do you have to think about whether or not we excavate and transport the dirtiest fuel in the world? It didn't take me too long to think about that," Sanders said.

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"You asked me about the differences between Hillary Clinton and myself? I have taken tough votes throughout my entire life," Sanders added.

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.