If Verizon takes a hit, blame Bernie Sanders [telecom]

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By Emily Stewart

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has been relentless in his attacks on Verizon over the past few weeks. And believe it or not, the criticisms of the self-described democratic socialist could hurt the company where it matters most: the balance sheet.

Verizon CFO Fran Shammo warned in an investor conference call Thursday that a bitter labor contract dispute with nearly 40,000 of its employees might weigh on the company's earnings.