Sanders Claims Democrats Have ‘Absolutely’ Turned Their Backs on Working Class

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) did not mince words this weekend, saying Democrats lost key support in recent elections because they “absolutely” abandoned the working class. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union” with Dana Bash, Sanders laid out his criticism of the party’s disconnect with economic hardships facing most Americans. This blunt assessment comes amid increasing frustration within Democratic ranks, especially from voices like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has challenged Sanders on his critique.

Sanders began by clarifying that while he’s proud to have worked alongside President Biden on progressive issues, the Democrats’ promises to the working class have fallen flat. “Biden promised to be the most progressive president since FDR,” Sanders remarked. “In many ways, on domestic issues, I think he kept his word.” But he emphasized that major economic issues have been ignored, leaving working Americans feeling abandoned.

Key Economic Issues Sanders Highlighted:

• Widening Wealth Gap: Sanders pointed out that, despite Democratic leadership, the U.S. remains a starkly divided economy. “People on top are doing phenomenally well,” he stated, yet nearly 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. This disparity, he argued, has eroded faith in the party’s ability to address economic inequality.

• Struggling Seniors: A staggering 25% of elderly Americans survive on $15,000 or less per year. Sanders underscored this as one of the most damning indicators of the party’s failure to protect those who are most vulnerable.

• Workforce Neglect: Many American workers feel their struggles are ignored. Rather than providing real relief, Sanders argued that current Democratic policies have prioritized agendas that resonate more with coastal elites than with ordinary families.

This sentiment is not only expressed by Sanders. Exit polls from recent elections indicate that working-class voters across racial and demographic lines are increasingly shifting their support away from Democrats. Sanders contends that until the party returns to championing real economic changes, this exodus will continue.

The working class is sending a loud and clear message: they want an economic agenda that addresses their needs, not just the concerns of the affluent. For Democrats, ignoring this could cost them in the coming elections.

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