As many have pointed out before, Bern is OWS and Trump is the Tea party. I remember talking to some OWS kids in SF during their sit-in of the Fed reserve. Give 'em a haircut, add 10 years to their lives, and they were basically younger tea party members.
So I could see both of them agreeing on the major issues facing the nation - deep-rooted corruption in all sectors of the economy, neo-con controlled foreign policy, etc, but differ on how to accomplish the goal(s).
A Trump-Bern debate would be entertaining, but won't change anyone's opinion. Heck, it won't change their own opinions. Bern will say something like ABC needs to be reformed, and Trump will agree, but suggest it should be abolished and its leaders jailed.
Actually, if at a foundational level they agreed on most objectives, it could be a precursor to a Trump-Bern ticket. Stranger things have happened. Ultimately, it would guarantee they *both* win. Biden/Warren would have no chance.
How many Trump supporters would vote that ticket, knowing Trump would have 2-3-4 years to completely gut DC, including arresting BHO, Bill-Hill, the Bushes, et al for treason?
The only downside risk is he doesn't make his term & Bern takes over, but Congress would block any major initiatives. The risk analysis also works for Bern's supporters - get him in with Trump, and bet on him taking over.
I think Bern has a long shot at getting the nomination.
For that reason I see a debate between them as a job interview for Trump. Bern’s folks will be watching and if Trump can connect with them, the percentage of cross-over will go up.
Can’t argue with that...