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Bernie Sanders calls out Kamala Harris' campaign for being 'heavily influenced by wealthy people'
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., called out former Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign on Sunday for being influenced by wealthy people in 2024 and failing to speak to working families. CNN's "State of the Union" host Dana Bash pressed Sanders on a statement he made on one of his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour stops about the former vice president. Bash played a clip of Sanders telling the crowd, "One of the reasons, in my view, that Kamala Harris lost this election is she had too many billionaires telling her not to speak up for the working-class of this country." The CNN host reacted to the clip and said, "ouch." Joe Rogan Asks Bernie Sanders If He Will Run For President Again, What He Would Do On Day One "I like her, she's a friend of mine, but her core consultants, you know, were heavily influenced by very wealthy people. How do you run for president and not develop a strong agenda which speaks to the economic crises facing working families?" Sanders asked. Read On The Fox News App "You know, more income and wealth inequality today than we've ever had. You have 60% of our people living paycheck to paycheck. You've got a healthcare system which is broken and dysfunctional — and despite spending so much — we're the only major country not to guarantee health care to all people. How do you not talk about these issues?" Sanders continued. Bash pushed back and said Harris talked about affordability. Sanders argued that Harris talked about it vaguely, but said he didn't want to rehash the 2024 campaign. "I think the clue to Democratic victories is to understand that you've got to stand unequivocally with the working class of this country. You need an agenda that speaks to the needs of working people," Sanders said. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture He went on to call for guaranteed healthcare for all Americans and an increased minimum wage. "Is it [a] radical idea to say that in the midst of a competitive global economy, we need to make sure we have the best educated workforce that all of our kids, regardless of income, should be able to get a higher education? These ideas exist all over the world. They don't exist in America, and they don't exist because of the power of the oligarchs, economically and politically," he said. The senator called America's political system "broken and corrupt." Sanders was also asked if he planned to run for president again in 2028. "Oh, god. Let's not worry about that. I am going to be 84 years of age next month, as a matter of fact. So I think that speaks for itself. But right now, what is more important in my view — and I want to see, obviously, the most progressive candidate that we can have — is to rally the grassroots of America," he article source: Bernie Sanders calls out Kamala Harris' campaign for being 'heavily influenced by wealthy people'
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Trump warns other US cities after deploying National Guard to DC
Trump warns other US cities after deploying National Guard to DC President Trump warned other US cities after announcing he is placing the Washington, DC, police department under direct federal control and deploying National Guard troops to the nation's capital. 00:46 - Source: CNN Vertical Politics of the Day 17 videos Trump warns other US cities after deploying National Guard to DC President Trump warned other US cities after announcing he is placing the Washington, DC, police department under direct federal control and deploying National Guard troops to the nation's capital. 00:46 - Source: CNN Trump to deploy National Guard and place DC police under federal control President Trump announced that he's placing the DC Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and deploying National Guard troops to the nation's capital. 00:47 - Source: CNN Trump announces Pam Bondi now in charge of DC police President Trump announced that Attorney General, Pam Bondi will be overseeing the federal takeover of DC's police force. 00:24 - Source: CNN Bernie Sanders brings 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour to red state CNN's Dana Bash sits down with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to discuss the latest leg of his 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour in West Virginia. 00:58 - Source: CNN Inside the growing influence of a Christian nationalist pastor in the new Trump administration Douglas Wilson, a self-described Christian nationalist pastor, advocates for the idea that America should adopt a Christian theocracy and adhere to a biblical interpretation of society. On the fringes of the religious right for decades, Wilson has found an increasingly mainstream Republican audience under President Donald Trump. CNN's Pamela Brown reports from Moscow, Idaho where Wilson's Christ Church movement is based. 02:59 - Source: CNN Trump says he'll meet Putin in Alaska. Here are the key issues to watch out for President Donald Trump said he'll be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska after earlier in the day previewing terms of a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine that could include 'some swapping of territories.' CNN's Kaitlan Collins points out the key issues to watch out for. 01:17 - Source: CNN Trump says there will be 'swapping' of territories in Ukraine President Donald Trump was asked about the potential for a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia, saying that he thinks there will be some "swapping" of territories. 01:07 - Source: CNN Christian nationalist pastor says 'women are the kind of people that people come out of' Douglas Wilson is a self-described Christian nationalist pastor who believes in a patriarchal society where women are expected to submit to their husbands. CNN's Pamela Brown reports from Moscow, Idaho where Wilson's Christ Church movement is based. 02:51 - Source: CNN What could a Trump-Putin meeting look like? President Trump has signaled that he is open to meeting Russian President Putin as soon as next week, but US officials have signaled that no details have been finalised. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh breaks down what the meeting could look like. 01:15 - Source: CNN Trump's military threats on US soil are getting more real President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of dispatching the US military on American soil and has recently taken some steps towards it in his second term. CNN's Aaron Blake explains. 01:37 - Source: CNN Kaitlan Collins presses Trump on potential Putin meeting President Donald Trump said he would not condition a potential sit-down with Vladimir Putin on the Russian president also meeting with Ukraine's leader. CNN's Kaitlan Collins explains the significance of his change in tune. 00:49 - Source: CNN Trump to Intel CEO: Resign President Donald Trump demanded the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following reports and allegations that he has ties to China. Intel and Tan did not immediately respond to CNN's requests for comment. 00:38 - Source: CNN New US tariffs are now in place A new wave of tariffs on exports to the US have come into effect. CNN's Marc Stewart explains the latest and what they mean for US consumers. 01:39 - Source: CNN 'South Park' mocks Kristi Noem in new episode 'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone continue their satirical takedown of the Trump administration with the newest episode taking aim at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. CNN's Victor Blackwell and Sara Fischer discuss the latest episode. 01:24 - Source: CNN Apple CEO gifts Trump plaque with 24K gold base Apple CEO Tim Cook gifted President Donald Trump a plaque made of glass manufactured in Corning's Harrodsburg, Kentucky, which he announced would be the cover glass on all iPhones and Apple Watches soon. 01:01 - Source: CNN Nicaraguan migrant escapes ICE, barricades himself at home Fontana resident Robert Reyes, his three children, his wife and mother-in-law have remained inside their apartment after security cameras captured the moment Reyes sprinted through his apartment door just moments before a California Border Patrol agent could apprehend him. CNN is trying to verify the status of the case with authorities in California. 02:17 - Source: CNN NYT obtains previously undisclosed images of Epstein's home The New York Times has obtained previously undisclosed images and descriptions of the interior of Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse. 01:47 - Source: CNN
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Trump's military threats on US soil are getting more real
Trump's military threats on US soil are getting more real President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of dispatching the US military on American soil and has recently taken some steps towards it in his second term. CNN's Aaron Blake explains. 01:37 - Source: CNN Bernie Sanders brings 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour to red state CNN's Dana Bash sits down with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to discuss the latest leg of his 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour in West Virginia. 00:58 - Source: CNN Inside the growing influence of a Christian nationalist pastor in the new Trump administration Douglas Wilson, a self-described Christian nationalist pastor, advocates for the idea that America should adopt a Christian theocracy and adhere to a biblical interpretation of society. On the fringes of the religious right for decades, Wilson has found an increasingly mainstream Republican audience under President Donald Trump. CNN's Pamela Brown reports from Moscow, Idaho where Wilson's Christ Church movement is based. 02:59 - Source: CNN Zelensky rejects territorial concession with Russia Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address after President Trump's announcement to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Ukraine is "ready to work together with President Trump," but quashed the idea of any territory concessions. 01:22 - Source: CNN Trump says he'll meet Putin in Alaska. Here are the key issues to watch out for President Donald Trump said he'll be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska after earlier in the day previewing terms of a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine that could include 'some swapping of territories.' CNN's Kaitlan Collins points out the key issues to watch out for. 01:17 - Source: CNN Trump says there will be 'swapping' of territories in Ukraine President Donald Trump was asked about the potential for a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia, saying that he thinks there will be some "swapping" of territories. 01:07 - Source: CNN Christian nationalist pastor says 'women are the kind of people that people come out of' Douglas Wilson is a self-described Christian nationalist pastor who believes in a patriarchal society where women are expected to submit to their husbands. CNN's Pamela Brown reports from Moscow, Idaho where Wilson's Christ Church movement is based. 02:51 - Source: CNN What could a Trump-Putin meeting look like? President Trump has signaled that he is open to meeting Russian President Putin as soon as next week, but US officials have signaled that no details have been finalised. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh breaks down what the meeting could look like. 01:15 - Source: CNN Kaitlan Collins presses Trump on potential Putin meeting President Donald Trump said he would not condition a potential sit-down with Vladimir Putin on the Russian president also meeting with Ukraine's leader. CNN's Kaitlan Collins explains the significance of his change in tune. 00:49 - Source: CNN Trump to Intel CEO: Resign President Donald Trump demanded the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following reports and allegations that he has ties to China. Intel and Tan did not immediately respond to CNN's requests for comment. 00:38 - Source: CNN New US tariffs are now in place A new wave of tariffs on exports to the US have come into effect. CNN's Marc Stewart explains the latest and what they mean for US consumers. 01:39 - Source: CNN 'South Park' mocks Kristi Noem in new episode 'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone continue their satirical takedown of the Trump administration with the newest episode taking aim at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. CNN's Victor Blackwell and Sara Fischer discuss the latest episode. 01:24 - Source: CNN Apple CEO gifts Trump plaque with 24K gold base Apple CEO Tim Cook gifted President Donald Trump a plaque made of glass manufactured in Corning's Harrodsburg, Kentucky, which he announced would be the cover glass on all iPhones and Apple Watches soon. 01:01 - Source: CNN Nicaraguan migrant escapes ICE, barricades himself at home Fontana resident Robert Reyes, his three children, his wife and mother-in-law have remained inside their apartment after security cameras captured the moment Reyes sprinted through his apartment door just moments before a California Border Patrol agent could apprehend him. CNN is trying to verify the status of the case with authorities in California. 02:17 - Source: CNN NYT obtains previously undisclosed images of Epstein's home The New York Times has obtained previously undisclosed images and descriptions of the interior of Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse. 01:47 - Source: CNN How Corey Lewandowski's power keeps growing Corey Lewandowski is wielding an unusual amount of influence in his unique role as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's chief adviser. CNN's Priscilla Alvarez reports. 01:27 - Source: CNN The fight over Texas redistricting The fight over Texas redistricting now has profound national implications. CNN's Stephen Collinson breaks it down. 01:43 - Source: CNN Border Patrol agents conduct raid named 'Operation Trojan Horse' Video shows Border Patrol agents conducting a raid named "Operation Trojan Horse" in a Home Depot parking lot in Los Angeles that resulted in the arrest of 16 people. 01:10 - Source: CNN US special envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Russia US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump threatened to impose punishing new sanctions on Russia. The meeting, which lasted around 3 hours, was described as 'constructive and useful' by Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, according to Russian state media TASS. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports. 01:49 - Source: CNN Texas Democratic lawmaker responds after Abbott tries to remove him from office Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) asked the state Supreme Court to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D) from office. Wu is one of 50 quorum-breaking Democratic House members who fled the state to forestall a vote on new congressional maps, and he responded to Abbott's move on AC360. 00:38 - Source: CNN Trump asked if he knew about Maxwell's prison transfer President Donald Trump told CNN's Kaitlan Collins he wasn't aware of Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer, and praised Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche when asked if he thought Ghislaine Maxwell is a credible witness. 01:46 - Source: CNN
Yahoo
a day ago
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In Asheville, Bernie Sanders says the Democratic Party 'turned its back on the working class'
ASHEVILLE - In a speech to over 3,600, Sen. Bernie Sanders called for an Asheville crowd to fight against concentrations of power and wealth and President Donald Trump's agenda while describing the Democratic Party as having "turned its back on the working class." In his first visit to the city since 2019, Sanders's Asheville speech capped off an early August portion of his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, which launched in February and has seen high profile visits from other progressive lawmakers like New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. From Aug. 8-10, Sanders spent time in the mountains of West Virginia and North Carolina, making a stop in Greensboro before arriving in Asheville. In the roughly 40-minute speech, Sanders addressed affordability, income inequality and concentrations of wealth and power among America's top earners. Frequently, Sanders addressed fighting against authoritarianism and maintaining democracy: primarily by opposing oligarchs and those concentrations of power. He also addressed Trump's domestic policies and splinters within the Democratic Party — splinters that he attributed to power and wealth. On social media, Sanders said he chose the tour stops, which vary in their political leanings, to reflect that Americans of all political stripes "do not want to see massive tax breaks for billionaires, and cuts to Medicaid, education and nutrition." Before making it to WNC, he told a crowd in Wheeling, West Virginia, that the "American people do not want to live under an oligarchic form of society." In Asheville, he encouraged attendees to band together to fight back against mass concentrations of wealth and power among the nation's elite. That concentration of wealth has grown to where the top 1% is "owning more wealth than the bottom 93%," Sanders said, pointing to prominent figures like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos as examples of concentrations of wealth and power. "The oligarchs, they're not just content with owning America, they also want to destroy our democracy and move us toward an authoritarian form of society," Sanders said. Sanders spoke nearly a year after Tropical Storm Helene inflicted over $60 billion in damages in Western North Carolina and led to more than 100 deaths in the state. He did not mention Helene during his speech. A slate of speakers before Sanders included former North Carolina NAACP President Rev. William Barber, who fired up the Harrah's Cherokee Center crowd when he said it was time to "call names" that were to blame for "destroying our best hope" against authoritarianism — a list he said included Congressman Chuck Edwards, who represents Asheville. "Their actions are a direct contradiction to what you're supposed to do with power in America," Barber said. NC to lose nutrition assistance, health care Sanders's message has often resonated with Asheville. During the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, the senator had his largest margin of victory in the state, winning over 7,900 more votes than Joe Biden. The Asheville-area reflects some issues few issues Sanders routinely stumps on, including housing, wages, and health care. Asheville's housing costs have skyrocketed in recent years, with the city recording the highest rent in the state between 2019 to 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. But wages have stayed below the national average. The city's mean hourly wage is $27.60 an hour, roughly 16% below the national average of $32.66 an hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Sanders wants to increase wages — calling North Carolina's $7.25 minimum "pathetic" — and fund more affordable housing. "Maybe instead of putting more money into the Defense Department, how about building 5 million units of low income and affordable housing?" Sanders said, calling Trump a "pathological liar" and a "fraud" for policies that Trump says will aid working people. McDowell County resident Ellen O'Connor, 65, said more rural voters are "not that thrilled with the current administration" as significant cuts have been made to federal programs that rural Americans depend on. While Republicans have argued that families will benefit from the tax breaks provided in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," the bill reduces funding for rural hospitals, the heavily-utilized Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program and other nutrition programs. Sanders argued the cuts will lead to lower lifespans, or worse: deaths. In attendance was Vietnam veteran Betsy Leach, 77, who said she worried over cuts to education and general health care. If hospitals in the region close, she worried they could take towns with them. "You lose your hospital; You lose your employer. Then you can't afford to do anything, and the town dies," Leach said. Democratic party has 'turned its back on the working class' Though registered as an independent, Sanders' visit comes as the Democratic party is still seeking to find its voice during the second Trump administration. The senator did not mince words when describing the party's relationship with working people. "The Democratic Party in many, many respects, has turned its back on the working class of this country," Sanders said. "If Democrats want to win elections, they're going to have to stop taking money from billionaires." For Kirk Johnson, 23, the message is more exciting than a typical campaign stop. Sanders self-described democratic socialist rhetoric centers around "economic freedom" and how limited access to housing, food and health care can obscure that freedom. "The fact that some people have more access than others to things like health care — that's a lack of economic freedom," said Johnson. He came from South Carolina with Brenen Epps, 23, who said he was most excited just to listen to the 83-year-old Sanders speak. In a way, it seems Sanders is trying to "pass the torch," Johnson said. More: In Mitchell County, residents fear the 'Big Beautiful Bill' will shut down their hospital More: A WNC assisted living facility stopped paying its staff. Two remained to save 27 residents Will Hofmann is the Growth and Development Reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA Today Network. Got a tip? Email him at WHofmann@ or message will_hofmann.01 on Signal. This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Bernie Sanders says Democrats turned their 'back on the working class'
New York Post
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Bernie Sanders rips 2024 Harris campaign for being ‘heavily influenced by wealthy people'
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., called out former Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign on Sunday for being influenced by wealthy people in 2024 and failing to speak to working families. CNN's 'State of the Union' host Dana Bash pressed Sanders on a statement he made on one of his 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour stops about the former vice president. Bash played a clip of Sanders telling the crowd, 'One of the reasons, in my view, that Kamala Harris lost this election is she had too many billionaires telling her not to speak up for the working-class of this country.' The CNN host reacted to the clip and said, 'ouch.' 'I like her, she's a friend of mine, but her core consultants, you know, were heavily influenced by very wealthy people. How do you run for president and not develop a strong agenda which speaks to the economic crises facing working families?' Sanders asked. 'You know, more income and wealth inequality today than we've ever had. You have 60% of our people living paycheck to paycheck. You've got a healthcare system which is broken and dysfunctional — and despite spending so much — we're the only major country not to guarantee health care to all people. How do you not talk about these issues?' Sanders continued. 4 Sanders said that the Harris campaign was 'heavily influenced by wealthy people.' CNN 4 US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives for a campaign event in Flint, Michigan, US, on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Bloomberg via Getty Images Bash pushed back and said Harris talked about affordability. Sanders argued that Harris talked about it vaguely, but said he didn't want to rehash the 2024 campaign. 'I think the clue to Democratic victories is to understand that you've got to stand unequivocally with the working class of this country. You need an agenda that speaks to the needs of working people,' Sanders said. 4 Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont, exits after speaking during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Bloomberg via Getty Images He went on to call for guaranteed healthcare for all Americans and an increased minimum wage. 'Is it [a] radical idea to say that in the midst of a competitive global economy, we need to make sure we have the best educated workforce that all of our kids, regardless of income, should be able to get a higher education? 'These ideas exist all over the world. They don't exist in America, and they don't exist because of the power of the oligarchs, economically and politically,' he said. 4 Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pauses while speaking on stage as she concedes the election, at Howard University on November 06, 2024 in Washington, DC. Getty Images The senator called America's political system 'broken and corrupt.' Sanders was also asked if he planned to run for president again in 2028. 'Oh, god. Let's not worry about that. I am going to be 84 years of age next month, as a matter of fact. So I think that speaks for itself. But right now, what is more important in my view — and I want to see, obviously, the most progressive candidate that we can have — is to rally the grassroots of America,' he said.
