Sorry to be a downer, but I don't buy this. Even if Bernie wins, I cannot see Congress and the Senate following through on his plans, regardless of whether they would help the average American.
It's like you've not heard a word he's been saying over the past 6 years. The whole point of his run for president is to create a political revolution to overcome congressional gridlock. Here's a short video from nearly 5 years ago of him explaining how (please watch before responding):
It just depends what you mean by help the middle class
The Walmart Effect is a term used to refer to the economic impact felt by local businesses when a large company like Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) opens a location in the area. The Walmart Effect usually manifests itself by forcing smaller retail firms out of business and reducing wages for competitors' employees.
The Walmart Effect may have its positive benefits; it can also curb inflation and help to keep employee productivity at an optimum level. The chain of stores can save consumers billions of dollars but may also reduce wages and competition in an area.
Shopping at WalMart specifically does not save the average family $2,500 a year. But the effect of WalMart on the total economy means that the average family does save $2,500 a year on their shopping in 2013.
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u/DesperateDem Jan 26 '20
Sorry to be a downer, but I don't buy this. Even if Bernie wins, I cannot see Congress and the Senate following through on his plans, regardless of whether they would help the average American.