Clinton says Sanders calls you 'establishment' if you don't agree with him

Hillary Clinton says Bernie Sanders uses &quot;establishment&quot; as a weapon — (Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

After an exchange on Social Security where Bernie Sanders kept asking Hillary Clinton if she pledged to support his plan to raise the income cap on Social Security contributions and extend the trust fund's longevity, Clinton threw up her hands. "If Sen. Sanders doesn't agree with the way you're approaching something, you are a part of the 'establishment,'" she said. Partially drowned out by the audience reaction, Sanders shot back, "Yes, Secretary Clinton, you are a member of the establishment. 'Nuff said."

CNN moderators followed that up by asking Sanders if he is a Democrat, and the longtime independent didn't quite say yes. "Why would I be running for the Democratic nomination for the president of the United States?" he asked.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.