Bernie Sanders: “Over 60% of our people are living paycheck to paycheck.”

“… of homes, both mom and dad have got to go out and work to pay the bills. While the billionaire class in our country has never had it so good, Over 60% of our people are living paycheck to paycheck. Why do I think I don't have to explain to the people here what living paycheck to paycheck is about? I grew up in a family, lived paycheck to paycheck.” (17:58–18:06)

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