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Showing Original Post only (View all)Sen. Bernie Sanders Breaks Down Why Working-Class Voters Flock to Republicans in Red States [View all]
Jan 11, 2022
Sen. Bernie Sanders talks about the Democratic Partys relationship with the American working class and connecting with striking workers in red states
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Sen. Bernie Sanders Breaks Down Why Working-Class Voters Flock to Republicans in Red States [View all]
Donkees
Jan 2022
OP
I don't get it. Democratic voters are working class, have lower incomes than Republican voters.
betsuni
Jan 2022
#3
I wonder why Sanders can't see that it's emotion and hate that makes people vote for
betsuni
Jan 2022
#11
So you think all the red-hat wearing people at his rallies are high income?
Cuthbert Allgood
Jan 2022
#25
My neighbor up the street is an orthopedic surgeon whose latest contribution to peace & tranquillity
Hekate
Jan 2022
#30
Didn't say all had high income, higher incomes. 54% of Trump voters had incomes of $100,000
betsuni
Jan 2022
#34
I don't think that income level is a characteristic that engenders group solidarity
Klaralven
Jan 2022
#5
Is this a 3-part interview? Did Seth interview Bernie in separate segments that you are posting?
Nixie
Jan 2022
#8
My BIL is a high up Union rep. He says it's GUNS that is the real wedge issue among those voters.
Tommymac
Jan 2022
#49
I wonder if it has anything to do with a constant stream of smears aimed at Democrats...
NurseJackie
Jan 2022
#14
Bernie, the Dem establishment embraced you like a brother, & gave you a leadership role...
Hekate
Jan 2022
#22
And this is why it's naive to think these voters can be reasoned with.
Drunken Irishman
Jan 2022
#47
He's still convinced that if he just explains why they vote against their own economic interest
betsuni
Jan 2022
#53