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Sanders warns Biden: address working-class fears or risk losing to demogogue (www.theguardian.com)
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In an interview with the Guardian from his home base in Burlington, Vermont, Sanders urged the Democratic president to inject more urgency into his bid for re-election. He said that unless the president was more direct in recognising the many crises faced by working-class families his Republican rival would win.

“We’ve got to see the White House move more aggressively on healthcare, on housing, on tax reform, on the high cost of prescription drugs,” Sanders said. “If we can get the president to move in that direction, he will win; if not, he’s going to lose.”

The US senator from Vermont added that he was in contact with the White House pressing that point. “We hope to make clear to the president and his team that they are not going to win this election unless they come up with a progressive agenda that speaks to the needs of the working class of this country.”

Sanders’ warning comes at a critical time in American politics. On Monday, Republicans in Iowa will gather for caucuses that mark the official start of the 2024 presidential election.

Biden faces no serious challenger in the Democratic primaries. But concern is mounting over how he would fare against Trump given a likely rematch between them in November.

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[–] Rusticus@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (4 children)

If Americans can’t realize for themselves that Biden is the most progressive president we’ve had since Jimmy Carter then we deserve Trumps dictatorship. I’m not saying Biden is adequately progressive (he’s not), but can anyone name a more progressive president in the last 50 years?

[–] the_q@lemmy.world 34 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No I can't name a more progressive president in the last 50 years. That's the problem.

[–] Rusticus@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (5 children)

So because he’s not “progressive enough” he should be thrown under the bus and we get Trump?

Ever wonder if this attitude is a self fulfilling prophecy? Biden is not the enemy here and should be celebrated. Corporatism is the problem and uses MSM to gaslight the working class into believing things that are not good for them. Stop tilting against the windmill.

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No, but it sucks that this is the best we can get.

[–] Rusticus@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Does it suck as bad as the worst we can get? Because current progressive messaging is guaranteeing the worst outcome, not the best.

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

If all we choose between is bad or worse I don’t see how things will get better.

I’m still voting Biden but I’m also planning for the collapse. Cause that’s where we’re headed no matter who wins.

[–] Rusticus@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I get it and can’t really disagree. But if we want more progressive policy we have to talk with our friends and family more enthusiastically about even small steps to change the narrative. I find very few people say anything positive about Biden, even students who have been given relief for thousands of dollars! What the fuck.

[–] go_go_gadget@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Boomers will never allow it to happen as long as they're alive. They voted against progressive and leftist efforts in the 2020 primaries with fucking glee.

[–] Rusticus@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I agree. Especially since boomers own a huge percentage of the wealth in the US.

[–] Sculptor9157@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

In that case, I'm voting for Bernie to vote my heart and letting the chips burn where they may.

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml -1 points 2 years ago

I'm voting for Hillary because it's still Her turn!

[–] derphurr@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's because the DNC is completely corrupt and ruin this country for a few million given by Hillary and now Biden.

[–] TheWoozy@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I fear, that you are spouting hot garbage. You've been listening to too mich Russian propaganda.

[–] derphurr@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Uh ok. Yeah don't listen the the former head of the DNC in 2016.

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/11/02/clinton-brazile-hacks-2016-215774/

Or Biden doing the exact same thing

https://apnews.com/article/biden-2024-democrats-dnc-state-parties-ac8fba0ab1117ebf75cc16ebe0c735e4

"The president is really rewriting the playbook when it comes to what a reelection campaign looks like and how we are in deep partnership with the DNC,”

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/24/politics/biden-democratic-national-committee/index.html

[–] derphurr@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Uh ok. Yeah don't listen the the former head of the DNC at the time.

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/11/02/clinton-brazile-hacks-2016-215774/

Or Biden doing the exact same thing

https://apnews.com/article/biden-2024-democrats-dnc-state-parties-ac8fba0ab1117ebf75cc16ebe0c735e4

"The president is really rewriting the playbook when it comes to what a reelection campaign looks like and how we are in deep partnership with the DNC,”

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/24/politics/biden-democratic-national-committee/index.html

[–] hglman@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Yeah, it's exactly like that. Biden, the Democratic Party must do better, or Trump is going to steamroll this country into a hellish nightmare. Its a threat and you can clutch pearls and get trump or demand better.

[–] Adubya@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Preach! Let these fools understand some true wisdom.

[–] go_go_gadget@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

If you don't need our votes to win the general election then ignore us. If you need our votes then fucking pay attention: don't elect procorporate trash in the primaries.

[–] go_go_gadget@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago

Yes.

If you're acknowledging you need our votes to get him elected in the general then guess what, it means whoever voted for him in the primaries is a selfish piece of shit. They intentionally voted against progressive and leftist efforts and now they expect our votes in the general? They can get fucked.

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Fuck this "people deserve the asshole their neighbors voted for" bullshit.

[–] RatzChatsubo@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Feelings about Trump aside: Biden? Progressive? What are you smoking?

Having zero policy changes during your time in the office is progressive now, huh? I'm pretty sure many would consider Obama more progressive due to the fact that he campaigned for like universal healthcare at some point when president. Hell even trump gave us multiple stimulus checks lol /s

[–] Rusticus@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

lol. Did I say Biden was a progressive OR did I say he was MORE progressive than any president in the last 50 years?

I’m smoking rational thought, shared by others. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/13/why-progressives-winning-inside-democratic-party/

[–] willis936@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Biden's party is more progressive, but Biden is not. Note how he is on par with popularity polls with the guy who attempted to lynch our political representation. Obama was easily more progressive.

Edit: migrating my response to a deleted comment so others can read it. The deleted comment below accused me of not reading the article. This was my response.

Sure did. It’s an embarrassing op-ed. Short and flimsy arguments. Every link is either something that someone else did (mostly state legislators) or about lip service rather than action. About the only thing Biden can claim credit for is related to the economy, where his policy has helped transfer wealth upward. If “progressive” means “keeping things perfectly as they are” then you can go ahead and be a progressive.