‘We must end this horrific war in Gaza’: Sanders calls for cease-fire at DNC
During his primetime speech at Tuesday night’s Democratic National Convention, Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., focused on his core policy issues, many of which starkly differ from Vice President Kamala Harris’ platform.
Sanders doubled down on his support for Medicare for All, calling for healthcare to be guaranteed as a human right rather than a privilege. “We need to join the rest of the industrialized world and guarantee health care to all people as a human right, not a privilege,” he emphasized.
Sanders also criticized the role of big money in politics, taking aim at the influence of billionaire megadonors, including those backing Harris’ campaign. “Billionaires in both parties should not be able to buy elections—including primary elections,” Sanders declared, reinforcing his stance against the outsized power of wealthy contributors.
In addition to his domestic policy concerns, Sanders addressed the ongoing genocide in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. “We must end this horrific war in Gaza,” Sanders said. “Bring home the hostages and demand an immediate cease-fire.” His remarks highlighted the devastating toll of the genocide, which has resulted in over 40,000 Palestinian deaths, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Throughout his speech, Sanders made it clear that his views diverge from Harris’ positions on several key issues, signaling a contrast rather than outright praise for the Democratic nominee.
While he briefly acknowledged the importance of defeating former President Donald Trump, Sanders remained focused on his progressive agenda, including universal healthcare, curbing corporate power, and demanding an end to the war in Gaza.
Notably, this wasn’t the first time Sanders expressed lukewarm support for Harris. In a recent interview with Politico, he described Harris as “a great campaigner,” but added, “We’re not best friends, but I’ve known her for many years.”
Sanders also reiterated his belief that President Joe Biden could have successfully pursued a second term, a sentiment that diverges from the majority of his party’s leaders.
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