Ellis: Bernie Sanders, an origin story

Ellis: Bernie Sanders, an origin story

He is the second most recognized political figure in the world and yet we know little about him. But a new book changes all that. by Kevin Ellis, on Conflict of Interest Several years ago, at a sidewalk bike shop in rural Mexico, a guy asked me where I’m from. “Vermont,’’ I said. “Bernie Sanders!’’ he replied with a wide smile. It was then that I realized that Bernie Sanders was the most recognizable political figure in the world. Trump has sinc…