Legacy Media’s Bernie Sanders Conversion: Profit Over Principles?
Following the 2024 election, prominent figures in legacy media, once critical of Bernie Sanders, are acknowledging the validity of his policy positions. This shift reflects a recognition that the Democratic Party’s strategy, prioritizing identity politics over a working-class agenda, failed to resonate with voters and contributed to a Republican sweep. The media’s previous dismissal of Sanders, including suppression of his campaigns and negative coverage, is now implicitly conceded as erroneous in light of Trump’s victory and the Republican Party’s expansion of its voter base. While not explicitly admitting fault, this rhetorical shift represents a tacit acceptance of Sanders’ prescient analysis of the electorate.
John Q. Hosedrinker