Senator Bernie Sanders, the beloved Independent from Vermont, is a refreshing voice in the US Senate. Plain speaking Bernie is the longest serving Independent in the US Congress. He's what a politician SHOULD be- No TV ads, no fancy consultants no big corporate donors. The staunchly progressive Vermont senator talks about real issues and listens to voters.

Senator Sanders focus has been on the shrinking middle class and widening income gap in America that is greater than at any time since the Great Depression. Other priorities include reversing global warming, universal health care, fair trade policies, supporting veterans and preserving family farms.

No wonder Rethuglikkkans and Teanderthals hate this guy.