It was just a one-off comment, intended to remind everyone that while we pour over these fine points, the other guy is one giant knob. It's the lounge and I'm trying to joke a bit. And I just got home from work and haven't had supper yet but you're the one that sounds hangry.
But if you insist, please describe the nature of these sympathies for some context. There's a wide range when it comes to the possible strength of these sympathies. Regardless of that, though, does anyone, even people who hate Bernie, think that there's anything in his political career that suggests he doesn't put the best interests of his constituents first and within, not counter to, the legal framework of the USA? I say if there's a left-leaning voter who thinks "sympathies" might disqualify Bernie, the person is not very bright.