[proxy_user]

His pension amount of $4,982 is fully taxable. His social security of $46,213 is 85% taxable, so he does dodge the tax on about $5K there.

[grania]

Once in an interview Sanders stated that his taxes are so basic that his wife does them. There is something Sanders and Trump share. They're on opposite sides of things financially. But they're both honest spokesmen for their financial situations. They both understand that accepting large donor money for a campaign is giving away control of ones decisions.

Sanders doing so well on those small donations is a statement the elite best not ignore. Trump, on the other side of the coin, gets some small "thank you" donations. Instead he sells merchandise. It would be interesting to know how many folks buy merchandise and what was the average price of each purchase. I find it fascinating and totally consistent that Trump would rather sell me a tee shirt for $25 than have me send a $25 donation.