Former Sanders campaign chairman: Don't expect email list to be shared with DNC

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157. It's not about recessions. Haven't you heard?

Wage rates haven't kept even with inflation over the past four decades; labor unions have been basically neutered over that same time frame; manufacturing jobs have declined precipitously here while rocketing steeply in what were "underdeveloped" nations as a result of American manufacturers relocating to those nations to take advantage of vastly lower labor costs (often more than 90% less). At the same time, the cost for higher education has skyrocketed out of reach for most without incurring massive debt; housing costs have appreciated by as much as 3-400% in many parts of the country; health care costs and insurance for those who can afford it have far outpaced wage growth AND inflation.

As for your last statement, you made my basic point -- the anti-Bernie sentiment is about a label, not policy or positions on issues (though I'm skeptical about that when I see the views of some "democrats&quot which means it's basically about, as a poster in another thread a week or so ago put it, butt-hurt. Never mind that Bernie has voted with Democrats more than most other Democrats in Congress throughout his career. Geesh!