Hillary Paid 35% Taxes and Gave 11% to Charity -- Bernie? Not so Much

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114. There is nothing *untoward* about his return

No one is accusing him of that. Most people do not need to be congratulated for that. And using Biden's example of giving less as a defense doesn't make either of them look more altruistic or caring about those in need. Obama's platform was not a crusade to pillory the rich and give to the poor. Bernie being in the 1%, investing in Wall Street and not giving to the needy does not help credibility as "one of the people" and "disgusted by enrichment with big money". From their perspective, he has done quite well with the very things he is decrying. It makes him seem like a hypocrite.

There is no doubt he resonates with *some* in the middle class but once that income level drops down, he just seems like another rich politician with an image and something to sell. Perhaps him being placed on a pedestal has hurt him more than helped. I can tell you for certain that he seems, to many people who are poor, to be just another 1% guy, albeit with some promises and vague plans. And many of his supporters seem to be from the same demographic.

There are many, many people who feel that way about Bernie. That is one of the reasons people aren't voting for him. They just are not buying it. That is why he is losing and will continue to. If for no other reason but pure political pragmatism, it would help his campaign to understand how some of the demographics he is trying to reach actually feel.

It isn't about an argument of right or wrong. It is one of perception.