Betsy Devos secretary of education

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Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said it was “possible” her family has donated $200 million to Republicans, after questioning from Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) during her confirmation hearing Tuesday night.

Sanders came out swinging as soon as he got the chance to speak. Here was his opening exchange with DeVos:

Sanders: “Mrs. DeVos, there is a growing fear, I think, in this country that we are moving toward what some would call an oligarchic form of society, where a small number of very, very wealthy billionaires control, to a significant degree, our economic and political life. Would you be so kind as to tell us how much your family has contributed to the Republican Party over the years?”

DeVos: “Senator, first of all thank you for that question. I again was pleased to meet you in your office last week. I wish I could give you that number. I don’t know.”

Sanders: “I have heard the number was $200 million. Does that sound in the ballpark?”

DeVos: “Collectively? Between my entire family?”

Sanders: “Yeah, over the years.”

DeVos: “That’s possible”
http://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexa.../#7c563ca44268

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