Some Democrats Fear Fallout From Sanders Atop Ticket

DENVER (AP) – Sen. Bernie Sanders’ strong showing in Democrats’ presidential contests in Iowa and New Hampshire is worrying members of the party back in Congress. Their concern: that the Vermont independent is a self-proclaimed socialist who embraces programs like Medicare for All. And that could scare away the very moderate voters that Democrats will need to protect their majority in the House and to give them a shot at gaining enough seats to win Senate control. Democrats are holding numerous nervous huddles about Sanders and his impact on them, but many say there’s little they can do but watch the primaries and hope.