Historical clue formulations

• Senator Sanders — 2022-11-07
• Pol in the "I am once again asking ..." meme — 2021-09-12
• First name in 2016 presidential politics — 2017-03-03
• Late comedian Mac — 2009-05-15
• Vermont senator Sanders — 2007-11-09
• Comedian ___ Mac — 2006-12-24
• QB Kosar — 2006-11-18
• Songwriter Taupin — 2003-01-21