Heart attacks are not a recommended way of reviving a presidential campaign. But in Bernie Sanders’ case, last October’s coronary surprise came with two silver linings. First, it marked the start of his campaign’s recovery and the fading of Elizabeth Warren’s. Second, it underlined the granite solidity of his base. Not even a heart attack could dampen their faith. Two stents and a record fundraising cycle later, Mr Sanders has good odds of winning the first Democratic caucus in Iowa next month — and New Hampshire the following week.
心脏病发作并非重启总统竞选活动的良方。而伯尼•桑德斯(Bernie Sanders)虽然在去年10月突发心脏病，但其中却有两线光明。首先，这标志着其竞选活动的复苏，以及伊丽莎白•沃伦(Elizabeth Warren)竞选活动的衰落。第二，这突出了他的基本盘之坚固。连他心脏病发作也不能减弱他们的信念。在安装两个心脏支架、发起一轮创纪录的筹款之后，桑德斯很可能在下个月艾奥瓦州的民主党党团会议上获得首场初选胜利——并于此后一周在新罕布什尔州再赢一场。