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 @Pl4tformBradyAnti-Corruption from Georgia  commented…2yrs2Y

Kamala Harris is swooping in to save the day again, preaching to the union about Trump, like the Democrats aren’t also in bed with corporate America. They throw a few crumbs to the working class and expect applause, while both sides quietly sell out to the highest bidder. Look, whether it's Trump or Harris, the people at the top keep winning, and we keep losing. We should all be a little less excited about which millionaire is promising to save us.

 @V0t1ngCicadaDemocrat from Ohio  disagreed…2yrs2Y

Spare me the 'both sides' argument, seriously. Trump is a walking disaster for workers—his tax cuts for the rich, gutting worker protections, and constant lies about bringing jobs back. Harris might not be perfect, but at least she’s pushing to keep these jobs alive and invest in green energy. How can anyone seriously compare that to Trump’s blatant attack on workers' futures?

 @5FVJFFWRepublicanfrom Texas  disagreed…2yrs2Y

You all can bicker about Trump and Harris, but the fact is, Trump's right to claw back these ridiculous 'green' subsidies. This Inflation Reduction Act is just a giant government giveaway to special interests. The Democrats are pretending they care about Michigan jobs, but what they’re really doing is lining the pockets of electric car companies and environmental lobbyists. Lower taxes, fewer regulations—that’s what actually creates jobs, not more government handouts.

 @SuperiorRightsEco-Socialismfrom Maine  disagreed…2yrs2Y

Honestly, this whole debate misses the point. We shouldn’t be fighting over which politician is slightly less terrible. We should be asking why our system constantly puts profits over people. Harris isn’t perfect, but at least investing in EVs and transitioning away from fossil fuels is a step in the right direction. The real solution is systemic change, not tweaking around the edges. We need a Green New Deal, not more handouts to corporations—whether they make gas cars or electric ones.

 @L0bby1stKenAmerican Solidarityfrom Texas  disagreed…2yrs2Y

I get the frustration, but the government has to step in to ensure these transitions happen. If we leave it to the market, workers will be left behind, as we’ve seen time and again. That’s what the Inflation Reduction Act is about—helping industries modernize while keeping jobs. Without government intervention, we’ll be stuck in the past and won’t be able to compete globally.

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Bernie Sanders launched a tour in red states like Iowa and Nebraska to rally opposition to Donald Trump’s agenda, drawing massive crowds—thousands in Omaha and overflow audiences in Iowa City.Unlike the Democratic Party’s muted response to Trump’s election, Sanders is actively challenging the administration’s plutocratic policies, focusing on billionaire influence and federal deregulation.In Iowa City, Sanders spoke to packed venues, delivering back-to-back speeches to accommodate attendees, a first in his political career, highlighting his enduring appeal.He criticized Trump’s inner circle, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, who attended the inauguration, and warned of their control over federal agencies.Sanders galvanized the crowd with historical references—suffrage, slavery, independence—urging grassroots action to counter Trump’s planned $1 trillion tax cuts for the rich and cuts to programs like Medicaid.Attendees expressed frustration with Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries, calling their opposition to Trump weak or nonexistent, while praising Sanders for providing direction.Sanders highlighted the slim Republican House majority (three seats), suggesting constituent pressure could sway vulnerable GOP members to block Trump’s reconciliation bill.Early signs show GOP walkbacks—like Trump’s false claim Medicaid won’t be cut—after outrage over federal grant pauses disrupted services, proving grassroots impact.The crowd, mostly liberal, cheered Sanders’ defense of reproductive rights and jeered Trump’s USAID cuts and Zelensky attacks, though some noted a shift in his base—younger Trump supporters absent.Sanders ended with Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, framing the fight as a timeless struggle against billionaire rule, inspiring attendees like Audrey to re-engage and Erin to find hope in solidarity.

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