Reply #33: The Bernie Sanders Model Isn't Going to Work Anywhere Else But NH and Possibly Maine

[NashVegas]

Vermont is filled with small, independent businesses run by resident owners (including agricultural), the self-employed in cottage industries, and a sprinkling of big box retailers.

Before he went to Washington, Sanders was the mayor of the most populated city in VT (Burlington). Being a socialist is part of Bernie's appeal to Vermont; because he's the only one, it's not like he's going to be able to institute any true Socialism on them, so they get to be contrary.

In short: anyone whose business would truly be threatened by Bernie's socialism doesn't get to vote in VT.