Robert Reich is a progressive economist and social theorist who has thought deeply about what’s wrong with the American economy now, and what needs to be done to fix it, with a clear vision for America’s future. He has been a strong supporter of Bernie Sanders, and I believe his views closely align with those of Bernie Sanders, and I strongly suspect that Bernie Sanders would be pleased to see Hillary choose Reich for VP.
Reich is very familiar with how government works: he served in the administrations of Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter and was Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997.
If you are unfamiliar with Reich’s thinking, see the following books, which prove that he is a strong and articulate progressive:
Saving Capitalism: For the Many, Not the Few, May 2016 Beyond Outrage: What has gone wrong with our economy and our democracy — and how to fix it, September 2012 Aftershock: Inequality for All, September 2013 Supercapitalism: The Transformation of Business, Democracy, and Everyday Life, September 2008 The Work of Nations: Preparing Ourselves for 21st Century Capitalism, Feb 4, 1992Also, see Robert Reich’s videos on YouTube, which show what a strong and convincing communicator he is on progressive issues, and what a good speaker he is
Three economic mythsThe truth about the economy Three economic myths6 Responses To Bernie Sanders SkepticsInequality for All The Big Picture: Fight for $15 Robert Reich takes on the Trans-Pacific Partnership America's Koch Problem The Seven Biggest Lies About The Economy Saving Capitalism: For the Many, Not the Few The Next Economy and America's FutureThe economy is the biggest issue in this election. I think a strong progressive economist on the campaign trail will resonate well with the many millions of Americans who have not been doing well in the recent past. An economist who “feels the Bern”.
Biodata: Robert Bernard Reich is 69 years old. As noted before, he served in the administrations of Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter and was Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997. He is currently Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He was formerly a professor at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and professor of social and economic policy at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management of Brandeis University. He has also been a contributing editor of The New Republic, The American Prospect (also chairman and founding editor), Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. SOURCE: Wikipedia.