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James Talarico: “The structure of the economy itself has changed over the…”

Featuring: James Talarico, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 50

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So the American dream that was a reality for the vast majority of people in, in that generation is now slipping out of reach for millennials and Gen zers. And that is not because our generations are lazier. It's because The structure of the economy itself has changed over the last 50 years. And the structure of our political system, both of those systems, our economic and political systems over the last 50 years were corrupted by the wealthiest people in this country, billionaires, billionaire mega donors. (1:07:24–1:07:29)

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