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ELECTION 2016 Sanders touts 'economy for all our people' Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted May. 5, 2015 at 4:31 PM By The Associated Press Posted May. 5, 2015 at 4:31 PM » Social News WASHINGTON — Presidential contender Bernie Sanders says that questions about the Clinton Foundation's activities are fair game in the race for the Democratic nomination, and noted that Hillary Rodham Clinton has yet to take a position on contentious trade legislation and the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline. Sanders, the independent senator from Vermont who announced his candidacy for the president last week, said creating "an economy that works for all of our people" would be at the center of his campaign for the Democratic nomination. "The wealthiest people in the country and the largest corporations" must stop shipping jobs overseas and start paying their fair share of taxes, he said. Sanders said he remains a political independent, but drew a tweeted welcome to the race from Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, head of the Democratic National Committee. "Sanders has clearly demonstrated his commitment to the values we all share as members of the Democratic Party," she posted. And Clinton tweeted: "I agree with Bernie. Focus must be on helping America's middle class. GOP would hold them back. I welcome him to the race." He is the first major challenger to enter the race against Clinton, who launched her own bid for president earlier this month and is the heavily favored, early front-runner in the Democratic contest. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb are potential contenders, and ex-Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee recently said he intends to run. On economic issues, Sanders' campaign platform coincides with positions taken by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., a fierce critic of large corporations, who has declined calls to enter the presidential race. He hopes to turn a lingering sense of economic insecurity on the part of millions of Americans into votes in primaries and caucuses that begin early next year. Sanders said questions about the Clinton Foundation are legitimate for the campaign ahead. The global charitable effort was set up by former President Bill Clinton after he left office. Critics have recently raised questions about possible connections between donations made by foreign governments and policies Hillary Clinton pursued while serving as secretary of state. Once known as a socialist mayor of Burlington, Vt., Sanders is a native of Brooklyn with an accent to match. The 73-year-old veteran lawmaker said he has never run a negative television commercial, implying he won't this time, either. Yet he said, "We're in this race to win," and pledged a vigorous debate on the issues with Clinton, a former first lady, senator and secretary of state. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted May. 5, 2015 at 4:31 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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