Bernie and AOC on relief checks

Continuing this post, Bernie and AOC are trying to get through to Biden and the Dem establishment that their tinkering and compromise on the covid relief checks is disastrous not only to the American people but to their own future in office. But will they listen? Do they ever?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

If conservative Senate Dems institute a lower income threshold in the next round of checks, that could potentially mean the first round of checks under Trump help more people than the first round under Biden. Do we want to do that? No? Then let’s stop playing & just help people.

February 5th 2021

Bernie Sanders @SenSanders

I strongly oppose lowering income eligibility for direct payments from $75,000 to $50,000 for individuals and $150,000 to $100,000 for couples. In these difficult times, ALL working class people deserve the full $1,400. Last I heard, someone making $55,000 a year is not "rich."

February 7th 2021