“Contempt for the vultures on Wall Street is one of the few things most Americans share.
“In the last few decades, neither party has done anything to curb the corruption and greed of the financial industry.
“Indeed, it was a Democrat, Bill Clinton, who did as much as anyone to deregulate the very banks that later wrecked the economy and plundered the public coffers.
“Although his mythology remains firmly in tact, Ronald Reagan is equally responsible for what happened in 2008.
“Part of the reason Bernie Sanders has touched a nerve is that he’s the only candidate running for president who’s credible on this issue.
“Wall Street prefers a Republican, but they can live with a Democrat. In almost every election, bankers give millions to both sides, hedging their bets if you like.”
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