Email newsletter The Skimm asked Bernie Sanders to participate in their "Skimm Your Candidate" survey — but the Vermont senator got a little curmudgeonly.
Things started out well enough…
Who should we call for a reference?The people of the state of Vermont. Now, that's 630,000 people so you're going to have to make a lot of calls...What's your greatest strength?I think that the agenda I'm bringing forward is an agenda that resonates with the American people. [The Skimm]
…but 18 questions is just too darn many.
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How many times do you hit snooze in the morning?I don't.How do you take your coffee?Do you have many of these questions?No, this is the last one.With some cream. [The Skimm]
Meanwhile, George Pataki (R-N.Y.) recommends you call his dogs for reference.
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