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![Bernie's mittens are made by Jen Ellis, a teacher from Essex Junction, Vt. She gave them to him 2+ years ago and was surprised when he began wearing them on the campaign Bernie's mittens are made by Jen Ellis, a teacher from Essex Junction, Vt. She gave them to him 2+ years ago and was surprised when he began wearing them on the campaign](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/997/040/fff.png)
Bernie's mittens are made by Jen Ellis, a teacher from Essex Junction, Vt. She gave them to him 2+ years ago and was surprised when he began wearing them on the campaign
Sway on Instagram: "Today is a good day for the planet and her people, and also for Bernie's “wonderfully oversized mittens” which are made from repurposed wool and recycled bottles. More of
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