Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

It’s unfortunate Mr. Bezos won’t join our hearing. While he’s become $78 billion richer during the pandemic, families are struggling to survive, so why is he spending a whole lot of money to stop workers from organizing a union at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama? — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

While Senate Republicans told us we cannot afford to provide $1,400 direct payments to the working class, they had no problem introducing a bill this week to repeal the estate tax which would provide a $1.7 trillion tax break to the billionaire class. Total hypocrisy! — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

The American Rescue Plan will - send $1,400 direct payments to working class adults & their kids - cut child poverty in HALF - boost unemployment payments by $300 That is just some of what's in the bill. What a difference it makes when government is on the side of working people. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

This relief bill is the difference between dignity and despair for millions of America’s working families. And yet, not a single Republican — the so-called 'party of the working class' — voted for it! The Republicans have turned their backs on the needs of working families. https://t.co/K4lzs3sUjw — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

The Senate must now take up the #PROAct. The trade union movement is the last line of defense against a billionaire class that won’t be satisfied until they have it all. https://t.co/CST7gM13kS — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

The $1,400 direct payments in the American Rescue Plan will mean the difference between despair and dignity for millions of people in our country. Finally, our government is responding to the pain of working people. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

Interesting. The Republican Party claims to be the party of the working class. Yet, according to a recent Pew poll, 63% of lower-income Republicans support the covid relief bill that we just passed - but not one Republican voted for it. They sure LOVE working people. No doubt. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

To the progressive movement, it is because of your support that we just passed the most significant legislation for working people in decades. Let’s talk about just a few of the policies in it. https://t.co/6q0VFlp2oc — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

Under GOP control, Congress passed $1.9 trillion in tax cuts mainly for billionaires & corporations. Now, after one of the highest voter turnouts in history, we passed $1.9 trillion to help working families who are struggling. Do not let anyone tell you your vote doesn't matter. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

What we did is write and pass a bill to address the crises facing the American people, not the wealthy and large corporations. The result is the most significant piece of legislation to benefit the working class in many years. https://t.co/wP91Qe3Mds — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

The American Rescue Plan addresses a crisis that America has ignored for too long: Our childhood poverty rate is among the highest of any major country on Earth. Yes, we are finally going to provide real help for the children of America. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

In 2017, Republicans passed a tax bill that provides 83% of the benefits to the top 1% & tried taking healthcare away from 32 million people. On Saturday, Democrats voted to provide 86% of Americans with direct payments & cash benefits to 93% of kids. Elections have consequences. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

Right-wing Republicans in CA are trying to recall @GavinNewsom for the crime of telling people to wear masks and for listening to scientists during COVID. Extremist Republicans have done enough to undermine democracy already. We must all unite to oppose the recall in California. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

Today, 56 years on from Bloody Sunday, it is absurd that we are still fighting for the right to vote. Not only is it our duty to keep fighting to end voter suppression in all its forms — we must also work to expand our democracy and make it easier for all our people to vote. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

The American Rescue Plan is the most significant piece of legislation to benefit working people in the modern history of this country. https://t.co/bRcOAqJwKG — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

Where was Republicans' concern for the deficit when they gave over a trillion dollars in tax breaks to the rich and large corporations? The bill we are fighting for right now is the most significant piece of legislation for working families that Congress has passed in decades. https://t.co/knwAzjYwOn — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

In my mind, the great economic crisis that we face today is half of our people are living paycheck to paycheck. And many millions of workers are, frankly, working for starvation wages. Raising the minimum wage is what the American people want, and it's what we have got to do. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

There is not one state in our country where you can make ends meet on the current federal minimum wage. Not one! How quickly would Congress raise the minimum wage if they were forced to live on $7.25 an hour? Outrageous. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

There is nowhere — I repeat, NOWHERE — in the United States where a full-time worker being paid the federal minimum wage of $7.25 can make ends meet. That is a disgrace. It is far past time that we raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and give millions of workers a raise. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

Of the 32 MILLION workers who would benefit from raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour: - 59% are women - 31% are Black - 26% are Latino This is not just about economic justice — raising the minimum wage would significantly narrow the gender and racial pay gap. Let's do it. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

40 years ago today, I won my first election to become Mayor of Burlington by just 10 votes. 10 votes. Do not ever let anyone convince you of the notion that your vote does not matter. Your vote matters and we need you to stay involved in the political process. https://t.co/KnmVtyvAh0 — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

RT @janeosanders: On this day, March 3rd, @BernieSanders won his first Mayoral election by 10 votes. https://t.co/WoWx76nFZL — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

I say to the Walton family of Walmart: the American people are sick and tired of subsidizing your greed. Pay your workers a living wage. https://t.co/fO15Fv08wD — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

Why should the taxpayers, many of whom are struggling economically as a result of the pandemic, subsidize the starvation wages being paid at Walmart? The owners of Walmart got $50 BILLION richer during the pandemic. They can afford to pay workers a living wage. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

At a time when millions of workers are earning starvation wages, when the minimum wage has not been raised by Congress since 2007 and stands at a pathetic $7.25 an hour, it is time to raise the minimum wage to a living wage. https://t.co/DftFAaESey — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

Sadly, the Republican Party has turned its back on democracy and evolved into an authoritarian party – suppressing the vote, pushing big lies and conspiracy theories. Too many Americans have fought and died to defend our democratic way of life. We cannot and will not fail them. — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

Walmart, the largest employer in America, is owned by the richest family in America. Their wealth has gone up $50 billion during the pandemic, and they spend millions on themselves. But the company they own starts workers off at $11 an hour. That is outrageous. https://t.co/NbKkuZjz5a — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

I strongly disagree with the parliamentarian’s ruling about the minimum wage. But the people are demanding an end to starvation wages in America. We will not give up. We must get this done. https://t.co/qt6mYJU7fl — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

The relief bill is life and death for millions of working families. I’m LIVE with @PplsAction to talk about how we get it done. https://t.co/LLhMkEgHsC — PolitiTweet.org

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders

RT @JuanForRep: I am inspired daily by how Congresswoman @AyannaPressley represents her communities w/ moral clarity in Congress & am deepl… — PolitiTweet.org