Sen. Lindsey Graham threatens to derail coronavirus economic aid bill over boosted unemployment benefits, calling it 'Bernie Sanders on steroids'

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• Graham said the $2 trillion stimulus bill was "Bernie Sanders on steroids" in a radio interview with Sean Hannity.
• He was among four GOP senators that blasted the bill for significantly boosting unemployment benefits, terming it a "massive drafting error."
• They said they would oppose quickly approving the bill unless their concerns were addressed.
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Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham assailed the massive $2 trillion economic stimulus bill in a radio interview with Sean Hannity on Wednesday afternoon, calling it "Bernie Sanders on steroids."

"This is Bernie Sanders on steroids … This is Bernie Sanders running away," he said on the program, referring to the Democratic presidential candidate. "He could not win at the ballot box, but he's winning in this bill."

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