In an interview with the Guardian from his home base in Burlington, Vermont, Sanders urged the Democratic president to inject more urgency into his bid for re-election. He said that unless the president was more direct in recognising the many crises faced by working-class families his Republican rival would win.
“We’ve got to see the White House move more aggressively on healthcare, on housing, on tax reform, on the high cost of prescription drugs,” Sanders said. “If we can get the president to move in that direction, he will win; if not, he’s going to lose.”
The US senator from Vermont added that he was in contact with the White House pressing that point. “We hope to make clear to the president and his team that they are not going to win this election unless they come up with a progressive agenda that speaks to the needs of the working class of this country.”
Sanders’ warning comes at a critical time in American politics. On Monday, Republicans in Iowa will gather for caucuses that mark the official start of the 2024 presidential election.
Biden faces no serious challenger in the Democratic primaries. But concern is mounting over how he would fare against Trump given a likely rematch between them in November.
No, but it sucks that this is the best we can get.
Does it suck as bad as the worst we can get? Because current progressive messaging is guaranteeing the worst outcome, not the best.
If all we choose between is bad or worse I don’t see how things will get better.
I’m still voting Biden but I’m also planning for the collapse. Cause that’s where we’re headed no matter who wins.
In that case, I’m voting for Bernie to vote my heart and letting the chips burn where they may.
Bernie says to vote for Biden but you do you
It’s pretty lame to base your vote on an anonymous Internet comment. Do better.
I refuse, and you will suffer the consequences. Again.
I’m voting for Hillary because it’s still Her turn!
I get it and can’t really disagree. But if we want more progressive policy we have to talk with our friends and family more enthusiastically about even small steps to change the narrative. I find very few people say anything positive about Biden, even students who have been given relief for thousands of dollars! What the fuck.
Boomers will never allow it to happen as long as they’re alive. They voted against progressive and leftist efforts in the 2020 primaries with fucking glee.
I agree. Especially since boomers own a huge percentage of the wealth in the US.