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In reply to the discussion: progressive values and democratic party politics [View all]BainsBane
(53,032 posts)the most popular of 12 public figures, six of which are current politicians. He had the highest favor ability ratings of the six public figures polled. There are more than six politicians in the country. So your point is without factual basis.
Additionally, that poll showed his ratings much higher than Elizabeth Warren's. Why do you suppose that is? Her voting record is at least as progressive, probably more so, than Sanders.
What you might call progressive policies poll well, until they are associated with Democrats. Political Science research demonstrates that people don't vote based on policy or issues. They vote based on cultural signfiers, including race and gender. That, I believe, is why Sanders polls so much more highly than Warren. One, he's male. Two, his rhetoric is directed at both political parties, the Democratic and the Republican. That plays into the frustrations people feel about government.
Note that Warren's numbers are significantly lower than Hillary's in that same poll. What does that say about your claim about "authentic progressive" politicians?