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Bernie Sanders: “60% of us [Americans] living paycheck to paycheck.”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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Published | Video Starts at 02:11

I think the message, if he does well, is that people are tired of establishment politics. They understand that in America the people on top have never, ever had it so good. While 60% of us [Americans] living paycheck to paycheck. they want real change and candidates with the courage to take on the big money interests. Senator, it's Hallie Jackson. Thanks for being on with us tonight. (02:11–02:15)

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Asserts that 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck.

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