Sander's Republican Appeal [View all]

[Jnew28]

After having a few contentious discussions on social media regarding Sander's presidential bid, I noticed a very beneficial sentiment: he appeals to conservatives - even Tea Party conservatives. While I know anecdotal evidence isn't the best for cogent argumentation, it's amazing to see small government proponents who are attracted to his messaging. I suspect that his populist stances are largely responsible. I mean, in a way, Sanders advocates for small government as he opposes intrusive government surveillance; he's anti-corporate; and he condemns excessive military expenditures. That is what makes his candidacy so unique - it reminds of Obama's 08 campaign (more specifically, the purple state appeal), but only more grassroots. And he doesn't enjoy the corporate backing that Obama did.

By the way, people are so inspired by his campaign. Just check out these pieces on Sanders:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/caucus/2015/08/26/prophetic-voices-pope-francis-bernie-sanders/32403779/

http://stupidpartymathvmyth.com/1/post/2015/06/bernard-bernie-sanders-the-political-foresight-champion.html

Moreover, his speech on the Iran deal was exceptional:

http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4550355/bernie-sanders-iran-deal

Here's an oldie on Bernie, but it's a goodie: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/21/magazine/21Sanders.t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0