4. As Mayor, Bernie Picked Up Trash To Help His Community
Bernie Sanders remained open not only about his socialist views when he won the mayor race in 1981 in Burlington, Vermont. He also stayed open about how he ran because Sanders had ideas to help clean up the community – and for Bernie, he meant this figuratively and literally. For months after his win, Bernie would be seen on the streets picking up garbage in a regular t-shirt and jeans. He rarely wore a suit or fancy clothing.