[rapind]

I think Sanders could maintain. I could be wrong, but he has a pretty long record of doing the right thing (from my perspective) and I'm not sure what else you're supposed to vote for if not his / her record? Charisma? Promises? Anger?

[rdl]

I think Sanders is more ideological than most credible candidates in history (which is a lot of the appeal); same as Ted Cruz. (just polar opposites on ideology)

They're both pretty exceptional as top-2 candidates for their party nomination for that reason, compared to historical trends.

[rapind]

Agreed on Sanders. I probably would have picked Rand Paul as the opposite though.