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How Bernie Sanders Raised $1.3 Million in Four Hours

The Vermont senator's outsider campaign is powered by grassroots support—and near-instantaneous mobile donations.
Photographer: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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Bernie Sanders may rail against Wall Street, but like the savviest trader, his presidential campaign has a talent for making millions off a moment.

The Vermont senator, who is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, pulled in $1.3 million—much of it coming in from cell phone donations—in the four hours after sending an e-mail fundraising plea during Tuesday night's debate.