If you’ve been following the news coverage of the presidential campaign, you may be overwhelmed with the constant media excitement over D.C. veteran, Hillary Clinton. The phrases “inevitable” and “bound for victory” have been tossed around among political pundits and talking heads across news networks, and it’s hard to see how they could be wrong. Clinton has been running a textbook-perfect campaign with popularity among many important minority groups that can make or break a candidate’s run. Her foreign policy experience and influence in D.C. make her a smart choice.

But with scandals surrounding the Clinton Foundation and sudden support for causes that she was once against, many may be worried that she's just a better of two evils. If you’ve been paying attention, however, you may have noticed another candidate who’s been gaining momentum under the radar.

The Democratic Senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders has been gaining some silent momentum among young millennials, many preparing to vote in their first ever presidential election, and it’s easy to see why. The 73-year-old self-described socialist democrat has been vocal in his support of the reduction of student loans and the elimination of tuition for public universities. He’s been consistent in fighting for the re-distribution of wealth and unions, all the way back to his years as a member of the House of Representatives, where he voted “yea” on the Cesar Chavez Workplace Fairness Act and many other important bills, including those supporting women’s reproductive rights and same-sex marriage, and he has refused to receive campaign money from super PACs

Sanders' opinion on same-sex marriage is one of many issues that sets him apart from Clinton. In April of this year he stated that “It’s time for the Supreme Court to catch up to the American people and legalize gay marriage” and in 1996 he voted against the Defense of Marriage Act, which allows states to chose whether or not to make same-sex marriage legal or illegal. Clinton on the other hand was not in favor of federally legalizing same-sex marriages during her 2008 campaign, opting instead for civil unions and states choice, but her position has now completely shifted with popular opinion. She is now rushing to declare her support and going on the defensive against anyone who brings up her old opinions.

But the big worry with Sanders is whether he’ll survive in the White House. With republicans as the majority in both the House and the Senate, it’s difficult to see how a socialist democrat will be able to get many progressive laws past committee, even with over 20 years of experience in Congress. While a two-party system prevents extremist candidates from making it to positions of power, it allows very little to be done in the number of years that a president is given. Clinton would certainly be able sway congress her way, but are her policies what our country needs?

For those of you that are dead-set on Clinton because of the history that would made by having our first female president, this may be a tough sell for you (I’m still waiting on Elizabeth Warren, myself). But you should know that Sanders is culturally, but not religiously, Jewish. In a country with a history of rampant anti-Semitism, don’t rule out the historical importance of Sanders being elected.

But whatever candidate or party you're rooting for this primary, don’t let this election pass you by. Making younger generations feel apathetic about voting is a common strategy for some parties. It’s your future, so make sure that it’s one that you want.

If you're interested in learning more about Bernie Sanders visit https://berniesanders.com/