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Sanders Warns Democrats Not to Overinvestigate Trump
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In Short: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) warned Democrats not to spend all their time investigating President Donald Trump and his administration, urging the party to focus on policy issues affecting working-class families.
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Bernie Sanders says ‘we cannot spend all of our time investigating Trump’ as Dems prepare to govern. NBC News
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) warned Democrats not to spend all their time investigating President Donald Trump and his administration, urging the party to focus on policy issues affecting working-class families.
"Do we want to hold the Trump administration accountable for their corruption, for their illegal, unconstitutional actions. Absolutely," Sanders said, emphasizing the need to balance accountability with addressing pressing economic issues.
"What the American people are saying: 'Look, we are working long hours. We’re worried about our kids. We can’t afford healthcare. We can’t afford housing. Meanwhile, the wealthiest people in America have never, ever had it so good.' And right now is the moment where the Democrats have got to stand up to big money, create an economy and a government that works for all of us," Sanders said.
"We’ve got to stand up for working-class families, make a real difference in their lives," Sanders continued.
"What I think this election was about, is the American people not only expressing disgust with Trump and his policies, but are demanding real change, no more tinkering around the edges," said Sanders.
"He would love, I think, to take credit for doing what every other major country does: guaranteeing healthcare to all people," Sanders noted, suggesting potential areas of cooperation.
"The new Democratic majority has got to be bold, work, take on the oligarchs, and fight for the working class of this country," Sanders declared on CNN.
What this adds
Sanders' focus on economic populism once faced criticism within the party, but his message resonated in the 2022 midterm elections, leading to a significant Democratic victory.
Background
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) warned Democrats not to spend all their time investigating President Donald Trump and his administration, urging the party to focus on policy issues affecting working-class families.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) warned Democrats not to spend all their time investigating President Donald Trump and his administration, urging the party to focus on policy issues affecting working-class families.
What's confirmed
- "Do we want to hold the Trump administration accountable for their corruption, for their illegal, unconstitutional actions. Absolutely," Sanders said.
- "We’ve got to stand up for working-class families, make a real difference in their lives," Sanders continued.
What's still developing
- “If you’re asking me, am I shocked by that. That the argument about economic justice and taking on oligarchs and fighting for the working class is working in Texas, is working in Ohio, is working in Montana, is working in Florida, is working all over the country — no, I am not shocked,” Sanders said in an interview Wednesday, fresh off over 20 rallies in October alone.
- Bernie Sanders’ fell short against Hillary Clinton but introduced a populist economic vision that, at the time, much of the Democratic establishment dismissed as politically impractical.
- Ten years later, Trump and MAGA were hit with a devastating midterm repudiation, as candidates across the country in blue and red states echoing versions of Sanders’ message broke through in places that once seemed beyond Democrats’ reach.
- “That is what I’ve always believed.” Global power is in flux.
- Before you vote, we urge you to consider at least a few of the many things in Bernie Sanders’ long record in public life that make him the Trump team’s “ ideal Democratic opponent.” It doesn’t take professional opposition researchers to find things in Sanders’ past that would arm the Trump team with the political equivalent of nuclear weapons.
- They will say that Sanders has proposed abolishing the US military.
- In response to a question from Welker, Sanders embraced the position put forward by Democratic senator-elect Adam Hamilton of Kansas, the pastor of the largest United Methodist congregation in that state, who said the Democrats should prioritize cooperation with Trump over retribution for his innumerable crimes.
Sources
- Fox Newslink
- Politicolink
- Third Waylink
- Washington Examinerlink
- World Socialist Web Sitelink
- WarpBeat — background on Sanders Warns Democrats Not to Overinvestigate Trump link
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- NBC News — video link
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