Could Bernie do to the Democrats what Corbyn did to Labour?

Bernie Sanders is a phenomenon in much the same way as Donald Trump was a phenomenon in 2016. His supporters worship him. His enemies detest him. And the reporters covering him are unsure what to make of his rise and appeal.

Like Trump’s presidential candidacy four years ago, Sanders’ candidacy is riding on the back of extreme discontent in America. There are millions of Americans working longer hours for stagnant wages and spending a good chunk of what they do take in on health insurance premiums, rent, mortgage payments and loan payoffs. There is a pervasive disgust about the rich sending their money to tax havens while the average schlub is forking over cash to Uncle Sam. Life isn’t fair; in many ways, Bernie Sanders’ whole campaign seeks to make life at least a little bit more tolerable for the middle and lower classes. It’s a campaign message that is very similar to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who has spent decades seeking to transform British society to the detriment of the elite power-brokers.