Bernie Sanders Is the Readers' Choice for Time Person of the Year

But isn't the presidential candidate that makes the shortlist.

Bernie Sanders has been announced as Time’s readers’ choice pick for Person of the Year, garnering a little more than 10 percent of votes in Time’s poll. Coming in second and third place, respectively, were Noble Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and Pope Francis.

“Sanders has helped define the presidential race, calling for big-ticket progressive items from single-payer healthcare to tuition-free public universities,” writes Sam Frizell. “He has mobilized the Democratic Party’s liberal base and inspired massive campaign rallies across the country.”

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