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In reply to the discussion: Poll puts Sanders on presidential race radar [View all]MoonchildCA
(1,347 posts)but here's the thing, he has a way of talking about the issues, with such ease, in such plain language, and with such clarity, I really think it more than makes up for his lack of "traditional charms" shall we say.
I don't really believe he could win, but I do believe he can bring issues to light, and bring more people on board to Democratic ideas than any other candidate on the horizon--even Elizabeth Warren (though I love her and wouldn't mind seeing her in the race too.)
There's nothing, really, to dislike about Bernie, save for his "socialist" label. He isn't even a socialist, but a democratic socialist, which, in his case, is just a democrat who is willing to speak out for a strong social safety net.
I honestly believe there is something about him that can appeal to the libertarian wing of the tea party. A few, may be wiling to hate corporations more than government...