‘Should have been you’: Internet agrees with Bernie Sanders as he slams Democrats following Harris loss

WASHINGTON, DC: Following Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump and Republicans’ gain of Senate control, Senator Bernie Sanders is placing the blame squarely on the Democratic Party.

In a social media statement on Wednesday, November 6, the Vermont senator argued that party leadership needs to have “serious political discussions” about why Latino and Black working-class voters increasingly supported Republican candidates, as reported by USA Today.

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Bernie Sanders pointed to the Democratic Party’s failure to prioritize working-class concerns as a key reason for the shift of voters.

"It should come as no great surprise that a Democratic Party which has abandoned working class people would find that the working class has abandoned them," Sanders said. "While the Democratic leadership defends the status quo, the American people are angry and want change. And they’re right."

In his statement, Sanders listed several critical issues he believes the Biden-Harris administration has failed to adequately address, including wealth inequality, the rising cost of living, exorbitant prescription drug prices, and the lack of guaranteed medical leave.

"Will the big money interests and well-paid consultants who control the Democratic Party learn any real lessons from this disaster campaign? Will they understand the pain and political alienation that tens of millions of Americans are experiencing?"

"Do they have any ideas as to how we can take on the increasingly powerful Oligarchy which has so much economic and political power? Probably not," he concluded.

Though Sanders is an Independent, he has long aligned with the Democratic Party and continues to push for progressive policies like Medicare for All and an increased federal minimum wage.

Sanders’ comments reflect his ongoing frustration with the party’s direction and his insistence on bold reforms to address the needs of working-class Americans.

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Internet reacts as Bernie Sanders lashes out at Democratic Party leadership

Bernie Sanders’ scathing criticism of the Democratic Party leadership sparked an outpouring of support from his loyal base.

Many took to social media, with one user writing, "It was always you, Bernie. It was supposed to be you."

Another declared, "Bernie speaking truth. We love you so much. It should’ve been you four years ago and then it would be you now."

An individual said, "Bernie, you are the real one. We need more of you."

Another said, "Thank you Bernie, we need you more than ever right now!"

One user added, "We need a new party, Bernie. The Democratic Party is internally undemocratic by design and therefore can’t be used for progressive ends."

"IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN YOU" a user said.

Another mentioned, "Words that needed to be said! Hope the dems can get the message this time. But not holding our breath."

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