Bernie Sanders’ Senate colleagues stunned by his ascent

POLITICO: Bernie Sanders’ Senate colleagues have come to know him as a bit player in the Democratic Caucus, a gruff, rumpled protest voice to the left of even the most liberal senators. Now the Vermont socialist is drawing crowds by the thousands seemingly everywhere he goes — and his cohorts in D.C. can hardly believe it.

“Man, when I was away on recess, I kept seeing Bernie here and Bernie there,” said Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), recounting a conversation he had with Sanders. “It was like ‘Where’s Waldo?’”… (more)

EDITOR: Nonsense. Sander’s is broadening, energizing and mobilizing the Democrat base. Nothing could be better for Hillary Clinton’s prospects.

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