Bernie Sanders says Democrats have 'paid a political price' for not listening to the working class

npr.orgPublished: 4/23/2025

Summary

Bernie Sanders expresses concern over the Democratic party's divergence from working-class concerns, criticizing their shift towards progressive policies while highlighting that 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. He argues that this disconnect has led the party to lose voter support as people feel neglected by the administration's focus on issues like tax breaks for the top 1% and cuts to essential services such as Medicaid. Sanders calls for a realignment with economic realities affecting working-class communities, urging Democrats to pivot back towards policies prioritizing these groups while acknowledging their past contributions to social progress.