In Monday’s interview on CNN‘s Anderson Cooper 360, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) offered his perspective on the sudden shift in the Democratic presidential race, criticizing media pressure on President Joe Biden while holding off on an immediate endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Sanders, who had previously supported Biden’s reelection bid, expressed concern about the media’s role in pushing the President out of the race. The Vermont senator’s hesitation to immediately endorse Harris stands in contrast to the wave of support she has received from within the Democratic Party.
“Vice President Harris has now been endorsed by at least 41 Democratic senators, 186 Democratic representatives, and 23 Democratic governors,” Cooper noted during the interview. However, Sanders indicated that he needs more time before making a formal endorsement.
When pressed about what it would take for him to endorse the Vice President, Sanders emphasized the importance of the upcoming campaign. he stated, highlighting critical issues such as climate change and economic rights. “We have to make sure that we elect the Vice President.”
The senator revealed that he had a private conversation with Harris but declined to disclose the details. Instead, he focused on the broader concerns he hopes the campaign will address. “I want to make sure that her campaign understands that for too many people in this country, when they look at Washington DC, they feel ignored,” Sanders explained. “They feel insulted. That people are not understanding what is going on in their lives.”
Sanders pointed to disparities in American society, noting that “life expectancy for working-class people is 10 years shorter than it is for the rich.” He stressed the importance of a government that represents working families rather than corporate interests.
While expressing confidence that he will eventually endorse Harris, Sanders made it clear that he wants to ensure the campaign aligns with his vision for addressing the needs of working families. “I just want to make sure that the Vice President, as I’m sure she will be, will stand up strongly with an agenda that speaks to the long-neglected needs of working families,” he said.
Sanders concluded the interview by suggesting that if Harris embraces a strong agenda addressing working families’ needs, “she’s going to win and win big.”
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