Here’s an interesting interview with Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders, entitled Do Tell: A Talk With the Senate’s Lone Socialist. If by “Lone” The Sleuth means “Only one who admits it” then I certainly agree. It’s no coincidence he caucuses with the Democrats – it’s the party that has more in common with his political philosophy – the party whose leaders would like to take things away from us on behalf of the common good. From each according to his ability to each according to his need, eh?
Weird tidbit from the article – he went to high school with his Congressional colleagues Norm Coleman and Chuck Schumer. It’s remarkable to think that three kids from the same school could go on to Congress from three different states. And I enjoyed this final quote. Although I disagree with the reasons behind the public’s dissatisfaction with Congress, it’s nice to know they’re taking note of it:
Sleuth: The latest poll this week shows Congress’s approval rating is lower than President George W Bush’s. How do you feel about being lumped in that category?
Sanders: I feel very badly. And in fact I raised that issue at the last Democratic Caucus meeting. The bottom line is, it’s something that the Democratic leadership has to wake up to and address. I think after all is said and done, there is anger that we have not gotten out of Iraq yet, anger over the war, and a wish that the Democrats could have done more. And a lot of people don’t know that it takes 60 votes around here to make something happen, and [Senate Majority Leader] Harry Reid doesn’t have 60 votes.
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