23. He Was Called One Of America’s Best Mayors
Bernie Sanders had always acted in a way that made people either love him or hate him when it came to politics. But this didn’t stop U.S. News & World Report from naming Sanders one of the best mayors in 1987. During his time as mayor, Sanders created a reputation known for giving opinions on a national level, but he always kept his main focus local. For example, as mayor Sanders helped bring minor league baseball into Burlington.