“We must recognize that in the 21st century, in the wealthiest country in the history of the world, economic rights are human rights.”
In his forthcoming speech, Sanders will also likely censure the president. Like many Democrats, Sanders remains extremely outspoken regarding his dislike for Trump.
Democrat Primaries Vs. General Election
At this time, Sanders is competing against other Democrat candidates to win the nomination of his party. Already, the second leading presidential hopeful has managed to gain the support of progressives, unlike frontrunner Biden. However, the partisan primary election is a different ballgame from a general election. The former requires backing from only Democrats; the latter demands votes from people of various political affiliations.
Policies such as Medicare-For-All, free college, and increasing the minimum wage frequently face censure from those who lean right of center. Progressives believe these aforementioned policies will help Americans and the U.S. economy. Conservatives, on the other hand, affirm that progressive reform will exacerbate problems which working-class Americans face.
