Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, has Joe Biden’s back when it comes to his age — and senior moments.
During an interview aired on CBS News’ Face the Nation, Sanders said that while President Biden had a “terrible” debate against former President Trump, he recently spoke to Biden and continues to support him in his quest for re-election.
Sanders – who is 82 and older than Biden – said voters should look beyond age, despite increasing concerns from both parties over the president’s mental fitness.
“Biden is old,” Sanders told host Robert Costa of the 81-year-old Biden. “He’s not as articulate as he once was. I wish he could jump up the steps on Air Force One. He can’t. What we have got to focus on is policy, whose policies have and will benefit the vast majority of the people in this country.”
The socialist senator said he believes the American people want a president with the “guts to take on corporate America” and increase government spending by expanding Medicare, raise and extend the life of Social Security benefits, and talk about a “permanent child tax credit to cut childhood poverty in America by 50%.”
“The American people want an agenda for the next four years that speaks to the needs of the working class of this country,” Sanders said. “He has got to say, ‘I am prepared to take on corporate greed, massive income and wealth inequality and stand with the working class in this country.’ He does that, he’s going to win and win big.”
Oh, and maybe it was a senior moment, but Sanders wrapped up interview by saying he is running for re-election as senator from Vermont. Did he forget about that?!
Check out Sanders’ complete interview below.
The American people want change.
If Biden and the Democrats stand with the working class and take on corporate greed, they will win this election. pic.twitter.com/Rl8mhUOi0l
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) July 7, 2024