NPR: Could A Socialist Senator Become A National Brand? (Bernie Sanders)

[MineralMan]

30. I'd cheer for Bernie Sanders if he joined the Democratic Party

and ran in the primaries in 2016. Truly. I'd probably vote for him in my own primary in Minnesota, and caucus for him at the state DFL convention that year. Normally, I don't work to become a delegate to our DFL state convention, since it involves traveling and an overnight hotel stay. I really can't afford that, normally. If Sanders runs as a Democrat, though, I'd do that.

That said, I doubt seriously if Bernie Sanders could win enough primaries around the country to become the Democratic candidate. I just don't think he has the name recognition nationwide, and he's older than most successful presidential candidates. But I'd sure as heck support him in the primaries.

I might do the same for Elizabeth Warren, if she can adequately explain being a Republican for many years. Again, though, I don't think she has the ability to win enough primaries to become the nominee.

One thing is certain, though: Whoever ends up being the Democratic nominee will have my vote and my enthusiastic support during the general election campaign. That much I can promise.