Bernie Sanders Slams Out of Touch' Democratic Leadership That Gets Advice From Pathetic' Consultants

"He ran a campaign which said, You know what? We're gonna take on the oligarchs. We're gonna create a city that is affordable. And he put together an extraordinary grassroots movement. Some 90,000 volunteers. Now, needless to say, I happen to agree with the latter approach, and I think we need candidates all over this country who understand that it is insane that one person, Elon Musk, owns more wealth than the bottom 52% of American households."

"Democrats lost the election, alright? They abdicated. They came up with no alternative. Because you know what? They, even today, don't acknowledge the economic crises facing the working class of this country, Sanders told the New York Times in an interview this month. When I ran for president, one of the things that I learned is there isn't much of a Democratic Party. There are people on the top. When I think about a party, I think about th"

Democratic Party leadership is largely out of touch with Democrats, independents, and grassroots activists. A faction of the party relies heavily on wealthy campaign contributors and consultants who are disconnected from everyday realities. An opposing wing has built grassroots movements focused on challenging oligarchic power and creating more affordable cities, exemplified by campaigns mobilizing tens of thousands of volunteers. The concentration of wealth—one person owning more than the bottom 52% of households—and the absence of guaranteed universal healthcare highlight systemic economic and social problems. Electoral failures reflect an abdication of responsibility and a need for fresher, working-class candidates and priorities.

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