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"The Axios Show": Harris campaign didn't speak to working class, Sanders says

"The Axios Show": Harris campaign didn't speak to working class, Sanders says

Summary

Senator Bernie Sanders discussed why he thinks Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election. Sanders believes that Harris didn't focus enough on the working class and was worried about upsetting big businesses. He also commented on the Democratic Party's struggles and the influence of big donors on Harris' campaign.

Key Facts

  • Bernie Sanders believes Kamala Harris lost the 2024 election due to not focusing on the working class.
  • Sanders claims Harris was cautious about offending big businesses during her campaign.
  • Harris' campaign lasted 107 days, and some of her aides believed it was "flawless."
  • Sanders mentioned that Republican billionaires outspent Harris, but many Democratic billionaires supported her.
  • Sanders' new book, "Fight Oligarchy," criticizes the influence of big money on political campaigns.
  • A Harris spokesperson did not reply to requests for comments on Sanders' interview.
  • Sanders encouraged Harris to focus on both abortion rights and working-class issues.
  • Democratic Party members are debating the reasons for their loss in the election.

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