Feel the Bern

When the fight for presidential nominations began, it definitely wasn't expected to have one of the most controversial men in the country leading the Republican polls. Out of all the middle-aged white politicians vying for the job, it is more than a little disappointing to see that the one who is notorious for petty insults being the most popular. The options on the Republican side seem to dwindle with each drop out, with the only true minorities on the political spectrum either gone or too far down in the polls to make a difference.

If the elections were to be held today, it would surely be a bloodbath between the endless supply of Republican candidates, which would leave an open way for the two Democrats to grab at victory. Because of the indecisiveness of the GOP, it seems logical to turn to someone who spends more time analyzing political issues than other candidates themselves. While labelled as a radical, it would seem that the only person to accomplish this in great detail would be the longest running Independent congressman, Bernie Sanders.

The Vermont Senator has managed to grab the attention of the young voters, and for good reason. With his social idealism, he has sparked hope in young adults for cheaper college, expanded civil rights, and a better health care system. While he is a self-proclaimed Socialist supporter, the idea of having someone other than the usual group of rich white Christians could be a refreshing change. Aside from the fact that he is the first Jewish person to ever run for this high an office, Sanders seems to have an outlook different from every other candidate running in this election.

His ideas are radical, and his plans would be expensive, but perhaps this is what the nation needs, even if it is only for one term. With the past few decades being full of nothing but bitter political fighting, it may be time for a dark horse candidate to take the spot light. Yes, it will be difficult for Sanders to successfully implement his plans for major economic and social change in a Republican-Dominated congress, but it would ensure that the entire Federal government wouldn't be dominated by one party.

Sanders continuously promotes the need for a political revolution in this country, and with the dramatic show the other candidates have been putting on for the past few months, he may be right. Change is essential to any growing super power, and perhaps he could bring about one that causes the next turning point in American history. Unafraid to call out the wage gap between both women and men and the rich and poor, Sanders could potentially be the answer to the upcoming generations demands for a change in society. If anything, at least he discusses the need for equality for longer than thirty seconds.

While he may not be the first choice, Bernie Sanders could be the best choice. His chances aren't particularly ideal, but he has very noticeably given the other Democrat, Secretary Clinton, a run for her money. If the next president was elected today, he would have the support of a people who want significant social change, not the usual run of the mill possibility of an improvement. While many may not see it, perhaps this social change is what America needs to, in the words of the ever overconfident Donald Trump, "be great again."