A New Republic survey reveals that a significant majority of Americans believe the wealthy possess excessive wealth and are not paying their fair share in taxes. This widespread dissatisfaction coincides with proposed GOP tax cuts that would disproportionately benefit the richest 1%, further fueling public anger. Senator Bernie Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy” tour directly addresses this issue, aiming to mobilize opposition to these cuts and highlight the growing economic disparity in the US. The survey’s findings underscore a deep-seated belief that the current wealth distribution is unjust and unsustainable.
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Senator Sanders condemned President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles during immigration protests as a move towards authoritarianism, noting the action was taken without the request of local officials. He cited this, along with Trump’s attacks on the media, legal firms, universities, and judges, as evidence of a president exceeding his constitutional authority and undermining the rule of law. Sanders emphasized the critical role of Republican members of Congress in upholding the Constitution and preventing further erosion of democratic norms. This action follows widespread criticism of the deployment and mirrors similar presidential actions only seen during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
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Senator Sanders condemned the Republican reconciliation bill, citing a Yale and University of Pennsylvania study projecting over 51,000 excess annual deaths resulting from its passage. This figure encompasses increased mortality due to Medicaid and ACA coverage losses, reduced prescription drug subsidies for low-income seniors, eliminated nursing home safety requirements, and the lapse of ACA tax credits. Sanders characterized the bill as not only bad policy but a death sentence for vulnerable Americans, emphasizing the bill’s prioritization of tax breaks for the wealthy over healthcare access. He vowed to fight the bill’s passage.
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Senator Bernie Sanders is actively working to elevate left-leaning candidates and policies within the Democratic party for the upcoming midterm elections, criticizing the party’s perceived failure to connect with working-class voters. His organization is recruiting candidates who reject billionaire funding, aiming to field around 3,500 independent and Democratic candidates. This initiative also includes grassroots organizing and staff recruitment across multiple states to counter the Republican agenda. While facing internal party skepticism, Sanders believes this approach is crucial to regaining Democratic control of Congress by focusing on issues resonating with working-class families.
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Bernie Sanders attributes Kamala Harris’s 2020 election loss to her campaign’s focus on wealthy donors and insufficient attention to working-class concerns. He argues that Harris prioritized relationships with billionaires like Mark Cuban over addressing issues such as healthcare, wages, and housing affordability, ultimately alienating potential voters. Sanders contends that this strategic miscalculation, coupled with a reliance on consultants, resulted in a missed opportunity to win the election. He concludes that the Democratic Party needs to clearly articulate its commitment to working-class Americans to avoid repeating this failure.
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Senator Bernie Sanders’ College for All Act of 2025 proposes eliminating tuition and fees at public colleges and universities for most Americans, specifically those from households earning under $300,000 (married) or $150,000 (single). The bill also mandates free tuition at community colleges and trade schools for all, and provides grants to minority-serving institutions to achieve similar results. This legislation directly counters Republican plans to cut federal higher education funding while enacting tax cuts for the wealthy. While facing an uphill battle in Congress, the proposal enjoys significant public support.
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This article argues that Bernie Sanders would have been a more effective president than either Donald Trump or Joe Biden. Sanders’ policy positions, focusing on issues like affordable prescription drugs and addressing wealth inequality, resonate with a broad range of Americans and offer a path forward for both Democrats and Republicans. His popularity, particularly among young voters, contrasts sharply with the declining approval ratings of the Democratic Party. The author suggests that adopting some of Sanders’ strategies and appealing to working-class voters are crucial for the Democrats’ success in upcoming elections. Ultimately, the piece posits that Sanders’ approach offers a more effective means of addressing pressing economic and political issues.
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President Trump’s latest executive order, aiming to align U.S. prescription drug prices with those of other developed nations, mirrors a previously blocked attempt and faces similar legal challenges. Senators Sanders and Wyden, along with Representative Khanna, argue that legislative action, rather than unilateral executive orders, is the only viable path to meaningful price reform. They cite the likelihood of pharmaceutical industry legal challenges and propose bipartisan legislation to achieve comparable drug pricing. This approach contrasts with Trump’s past actions, including delaying Medicare price negotiations.
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Senator Bernie Sanders’s ongoing political activism is prompting a reassessment within the Democratic Party. His rallies, drawing tens of thousands, highlight a growing dissatisfaction with the party’s perceived failure to address working-class concerns, a vulnerability exploited by Donald Trump and his allies. This rising influence may push even moderate Democrats to adopt Sanders’s populist approach, focusing on economic issues rather than solely resisting Trump’s actions. While not all will embrace his entire platform, his emphasis on economic policy and anti-establishment style offers a potential path to regain support from wavering voters. The increasing engagement of other Democratic figures, however, suggests a multi-pronged approach to counter Trump’s influence.
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John Q. Hosedrinker