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Sanders Of Supporter And Alleged Shooter: 'Violence Of Any Kind Is Unacceptable'

The Vermont senator, who led a left-wing effort that nearly snagged him the Democratic presidential nomination, said the alleged shooter at a congressional baseball practice was a campaign volunteer.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, who led a progressive, left-wing populist effort that very nearly won him the Democratic presidential nomination, condemned the shooting Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice — and acknowledged the suspect was apparently a supporter of his campaign.

"I have just been informed that the alleged shooter at the Republican baseball practice is someone who apparently volunteered

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