In the midst of the confusion and chaos of the Iowa Caucus, it's clear that Bernie Sanders is a frontrunner and a force to be reckoned with in the Democratic race for the presidency.
For many middle-age and older Americans, it's surprising that so many young people are ardent Sanders supporters. After speaking with a number of people in their 20s to early 30s, it shed light on their intense interest in Sanders and his brand of democratic socialism.
The schools have not taught much about the ravages of socialism and communism in China, Russia, Venezuela and other countries. To young people, socialism is an abstract concept. Due to their current situations, many young people feel that they have little to lose if America pivots from capitalism to socialism. Since they don’t view their current circumstances and future outlook with any degree of confidence, it's worth it to take a chance and change things up.
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