Sanders Urges Democrats to Use 250-Seat House Majority for 'Real Change'
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 14
Sanders Urges Democrats to Use 250-Seat House Majority for 'Real Change'
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 14
Summary
More than 250 House seats and at least 55 Senate seats give Democrats the numbers to pass major legislation, Bernie Sanders said, arguing they must pair oversight of Trump with a working-class policy push.
An AP poll showing 80% of registered voters want either total upheaval or substantial change underpins his warning against spending the new majority only on investigations.
Sanders called for Medicare for All, including lowering Medicare eligibility to 55, and for raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to at least $20 an hour.
He also proposed a 5% wealth tax on billionaires, applying Social Security taxes to income above $250,000, and rescinding the $75 billion Republicans gave ICE.
The broader message was political as well as legislative: if Trump signs such bills, Democrats can claim results; if he vetoes them, Sanders said Republicans will pay a price.