Sanders Criticizes Democrats' Primary and Party Practices

Senator Bernie Sanders, during an interview on the 'Flagrant' podcast, labeled the Democratic Party a 'threat to democracy,' citing its alleged rigging of primaries and disconnection from working-class and younger voters. He criticized the party for favoring wealthy donors and consultants over grassroots candidates and movements. Sanders specifically mentioned that his own presidential campaigns in 2016 and 2020 were marginalized by the Democratic establishment. He also described his endorsement of Hillary Clinton in 2016 as a reluctant choice between unsatisfactory options. Sanders argued that the party's resistance to change and lack of inclusivity threaten both its electoral prospects and the democratic process. His remarks mirror ongoing criticisms about the party's internal democracy and responsiveness to its base.