Here's why I still think Bernie Sanders should be the nominee... [View all]

[tom-servo]

It's a tall order for him to become the nominee, but I still think he should be for following reasons:

1. We are coming off of two terms of a democrat. People want something different and unfortunately the bigger-than-life, reality-talk-show-starring, successful businessman would be that. Bernie Sanders can also fill that role.

2. I don't feel like the democratic primary voters have had enough fair exposure to Bernie Sanders message to call the primary representative of the people. Most of his exposure has been on New Media. That may be enough eventually, but not quite yet.

3. Most, if not all, Hillary Clinton voters would vote for Bernie Sanders, but I'm not sure the reverse is true. Sanders would probably bring in some new independents and even republicans.

4. Hillary Clinton, a household name with full backing from all traditional sources has struggled against a no-name, independent, democratic socialist mostly because he is being honest and unapologetic about fielding a platform that pretty much defines progressive goals.

I respect Hillary Clinton and would really like to see the US elect its first woman president, but Bernie Sanders is a unique candidate and this election may also be unique.