THE YOUNG TURKS: Every year, The Young Turks team polls viewers on who they think made the most positive (Turk) and negative impact (Jerk) in politics and culture this year.



Turk of the Year Runner-Ups:





6. Robert Mueller

5. Justice Democrats

4. March For Our Lives

3. Christine Blasey Ford

2. Bernie Sanders

WINNER: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez







Jerk of the Year Runner-Ups





6. Xi Jinping

5. Susan Collins & Jeff Flake

4. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

3. Muhammed bin Salman

2. Brett Kavanaugh

WINNER: Donald Trump

Jerk of the Year: