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In a recent visit to Colorado, ABC’s Jon Karl engaged in a dialogue with Senator Bernie Sanders regarding the impressive turnout for his Fighting Oligarchy tour. Sanders elaborated on the tour’s focus, which targets swing House districts that Republicans narrowly secured in recent elections.
During the conversation, Sanders didn’t hold back in his critique of Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party’s current lack of decisive leadership—sentiments that resonate widely among party supporters.
View Senator Sanders discussing these critical issues in the video below:
Sanders expressed strong disapproval of the Democratic Party’s reliance on a ‘consultant class,’ stating, “I’ve been one of Chuck Schumer’s most vocal critics—not just on this issue, but overall. The reality is that the Democratic Party, much like the Republican Party, is dominated by billionaires. It is led by well-compensated insiders who are completely disconnected from the concerns of the 32,000 people gathered here today.”
Furthermore, Sanders praised Representative Ocasio-Cortez and highlighted the expanding influence of the Progressive Caucus within Congress, indicating a shift towards more grassroots-oriented leadership in the party.