Bernie Sanders claps back at billionaire’s criticism: ‘Cry me a river’
By: Lexi Lonas; The Hill Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) responded on Twitter to criticism from billionaire Leon Cooperman who said the idea of a “fair share” was “bullshit.” “Oh look, another billionaire is mad that he might have to pay more taxes while children in America go hungry and veterans sleep on the street,” Sanders tweeted. “Cry me a river.” Cooperman is
Bernie Sanders Meme Merchandise Earns $1.8 Million for Vermont Charities
By: Derrick Bryson & Johnny Diaz; The New York Times Sales of T-shirts and sweatshirts featuring the viral image of a cross-legged, mitten-wearing Senator Bernie Sanders bundled up for a cold Inauguration Day have raised nearly $2 million for Vermont charities, his campaign announced on Wednesday. The merchandise, which includes a “Chairman Sanders” crew neck that sold for $45 on
Bernie Sanders in new push for $15 minimum wage under Biden: ‘For me, it’s morally imperative’
By: Steven Greenhouse; The Guardian Senator Bernie Sanders says the widespread suffering caused by the pandemic-induced economic crisis has made it “morally imperative” to increase the US’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. And in an interview with the Guardian, Sanders and other lawmakers pushing for a higher minimum wage say the chances of enacting a $15 minimum are better than ever
Sanders sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ with Biden inauguration
By: Jolie Sherman; ABC 10 Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says the U.S. House set an important precedent Wednesday night, showing the country that inciting violence is an impeachable offense. In a one-on-one interview, Sanders said Trump could have said more to condemn those who participated in the insurrection. “This President should have been and should be much more aggressive and say, ‘Hey, stay out of Washington D.C.
Bernie Sanders Vows to Reduce Military Spending, Raise Corporate Taxes Amid GOP ‘Socialist’ Fears
By: Benjamin Fearnow; Newsweek Republicans are stoking concerns this week as “socialist” Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is set to be the next chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, reigniting a longtime GOP fear that Sanders mocked Sunday as he vowed to reduce military spending while boosting corporate tax revenue. The Vermont Independent and current ranking member of the powerful budget committee posted a video
Bernie’s Plan to Give Everyone Health Care During the Pandemic Could Transform Our Health System
By: Luke Savage; Jacobin There continue to be plenty of reasons for skepticism about the incoming Democratic administration and its plans, despite the party’s newly secured Senate majority. For one thing, despite containing some encouraging elements, Joe Biden this week signaled his intention to seek Republican votes for his COVID relief package — a move that will almost certainly water down the
