Tezlyn Figaro, a former adviser to Bernie Sanders, criticizes the Democratic Party for its failure to expand its messaging to appeal to diverse, disenfranchised voters. During a podcast appearance, she noted that Sanders' campaign is heavily focused on White progressives, alienating other demographics. Figaro emphasized that while Sanders' 'Fighting Oligarchy' message is relevant, it overlooks the needs of many who are not primarily concerned with wealth disparity. Despite this, host Charlamagne tha God acknowledged that Sanders represents a better alternative compared to other Democratic leaders in terms of sincerity in addressing this issue.
"Bernie Sanders' demographic, and I'm just going to be honest, the progressive demographic, the Rainbow Coalition, is White liberals, pretty much, White progressives."
"He is talking to a very progressive, White-ran movement, to me. Even if you're Hispanic, it's still White-adjacent."
"Everybody ain't mad at rich people, Charlamagne. Like, people are really trying to get the bag."
"I think the 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour is a good message...it's not a hypocritical message from Bernie Sanders and AOC, but for a majority of the Democratic Party it's a hypocritical message."
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