“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”

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On the recordApril 26, 2025
Democrats lack a 'vision for the future,' warning that Americans will 'turn their backs on democracy' if elected officials fail to tackle an 'oligarchy on steroids.'
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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Sanders emphasizes the need for a clear Democratic vision to prevent disillusionment with democracy.

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