and it will likely be a big advantage for him in an era where many democratic candidates said they won't take corporate donations or support from super pacs. sanders consistently polls in the top five of the democratic field. can he leverage the recognition into results? republicans seizing on sanders pushing the democratic party left. a spokesman for the rnc saying the vast majority of voters oppose his radical agenda like they'll oppose all the 2020 democrats who rushed to embrace it. >> stand by, ryan. joining us, zjeff zeleny, chris cillizza and nia malika henderson. i want to start with you. the interview is a double-edged sword. bernie sanders is bragging about the fact that he moved the democratic party on major issues