Sanders: Democrats Need More than Identity Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders, known for his progressive views, believes Democrats lost the 2024 election by focusing too much on race, gender, and sexual orientation. He thinks candidates shouldn't rely solely on identity politics. Sanders commends Democrats for fighting against racism and promoting equal rights, but argues this wasn't enough to win over working-class voters, especially Black and Latino ones who supported Trump. He feels that Vice President Harris didn't talk enough about helping working-class Americans through wage increases and affordable healthcare. Sanders wants Democrats to address the struggles of ordinary Americans and take on corporate greed. He thinks billionaires like Bill Gates and Reid Hoffman had too much influence over Harris's campaign. Sanders believes Democrats need a clear vision and alternative to Trump's dishonest and racist policies. He stresses the importance of confronting wealthy special interests and rallying people around a beneficial agenda.