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Bernie Sanders: “There should be enthusiasm and excitement. There is fear…”

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

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Who Owns America? Bernie Sanders Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

Published | Video Starts at 31:20

It's easier in the UK and other countries. But the current leadership of the Democratic Party is, as I mentioned, New York State is a perfect example where There should be enthusiasm and excitement. There is fear that working class people...are going to get involved and threaten the existence of the leadership. here, their power. When I read about the history of the world, I sometimes worry that this is the natural conclusion, right? (31:20–31:35)

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Asserts that Democratic leadership fears working-class involvement threatens their power.

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