And if power was distributed in a more proportional manner, Bernie could start his own party and enjoy some 20-30% of the vote, forcing the others to compromise

And if power was distributed in a more proportional manner, Bernie could start his own party and enjoy some 20-30% of the vote, forcing the others to compromise. So again, the two party system is to blame. Edit: of course the two party system was designed by wealthy land owners, so in that sense it was meant to be captured by the wealthy. It was never meant to represent the average Joe.