Bernie Sanders Says Donald Trump Appeals to ‘Baser Instincts’ of Xenophobia and Racism Among Voters

Sen. Bernie Sanders discussed his multiple labels with “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert Friday night, specifically addressing comparisons voters have made between him and Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump.

Colbert asked Sanders what he thought about people comparing him to Trump and calling him the “Democratic Trump” as the two candidates appeal to voters’ general anger. Sanders, who is leading polls among the Democratic presidential candidates in Iowa and New Hampshire, disagreed with the comparison and slammed Trump for previous comments he has made calling Mexican immigrants rapists or criminals.

Read Full Story