Sen. Sanders: “Bottom line is we are living in an oligarchical form of society” and both Republicans and Democrats are responsible. For example:
— “Three Americans own more wealth than the bottom half – 170 million people…”
— Three Wall Street firms combined are majority shareholders in 95% of American corporations, resulting in higher prices.
— 20 million people spend more than 50% of their income on rent.
— 85 million are uninsured or underinsured (i.e., the ACA is “broken” and needs updating).
CCSE Comment: Bernie is right that the Democratic Party has lost its way and should move to the left and its roots on economic issues. However, to win elections, the party must move to the center and moderate its far-left positions on social and cultural issues.
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