When it comes to campaign contributions, Amazonians have a surprising pick among Democrats running for president: Bernie Sanders.
But Sanders' criticism notwithstanding, Amazon campaign donors give him more — both nationally and in Washington state — than they give to any other Democrat in the presidential race. Younger software engineers at Amazon, like McCarthy, with annual salaries starting in six figures, have lived through a major boom in the tech industry.
Amazonians' second choice for contributions among the Democrats is candidate Elizabeth Warren, who is also highly critical of the company: Breaking up Amazon is one of her top issues. Warren argues Amazon's duel role as an online marketplace owner and manufacturer is just bad capitalism. Backman also won't talk about her employer, but had this to say about breaking up big tech: “Corporations are wielding a lot of power and have a lot of power over their employees. Transferring the power out of the hands of corporations and back into the power of the people is the right thing to do."“If you look at her plans, she's actually talking to, engaging with the people who are hurting the most,” she added.
KUOW By “going after” you mean forcing them to pay their rightful share of taxes instead of ZERO?
KUOW You’re not going to win going after people’s jobs. Even Hilary knows that... now
KUOW Socialist presidential candidates you mean.
KUOW Aka they are going after your 401k
KUOW amazon doesn’t employ the brightest people
KUOW Yeah about that
KUOW “Progressive”? More like socialist or radical.
KUOW All companies exploit their workers.
KUOW You misspelt socialist. The real one and the fake pandering one.
KUOW So what?
KUOW Because tech companies exploit their workers.
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