Here's a revolutionary thought - what happens if it is revealed that Bernie Sanders is not the outlier?

What if Bernie Sanders is the candidate running who is most in tune with the current American zeitgeist? Can it be that Bernie is the one who is selling what America wants?

What if it is the Parties and the media who are the ones who are out-of-touch?

My friends, that may be exactly the situation we find ourselves in. For your perusal, may I suggest the following superb editorial from the New Jersey Star Ledger:

Like it or not, Sanders socialism is mainstream

The editorial is not long but it makes excellent points - by and large, Americans share Bernie Sander's views on wealth inequality, higher taxes for the wealthy, the corruptive influence of money in politics, overturning Citizens United, reducing student debt, pro-active climate change policies, a $15 minimum wage, and breaking up the banking monoliths.

BERNIE IS THE MAINSTREAM.

Savor that. What will TPTB do when they realize that not just the candidate but the candidates positions are gaining traction? What happens when Americans are no longer scared by people calling Bernie a (gasp!) Socialist? What if they don't care about his hair or his age? What if they decide independently and collectively to reject the mindless blatherings of the pundits who call him "unelectable" and elect him?

I honestly believe it could happen.