Prolific author and talk radio host Thom Hartmann calls Bernie Sanders "America's Senator," and I agree.   Bernie calls himself a democratic (small D) socialist (small S) and is registered as an Independent.   He is probably the most honest, ethical, and sensible of all our Senators, not beholden to any political party but loyal and dedicated to the ideals of our constitutionally limited democratic republic.

To call Barack Obama a "socialist" a la Bernie Sanders is a great compliment to Barack -- and a great exaggeration of the populist leanings he has shown so far.

But we can hope. : )