Bernie Sanders vs Franklin D. Roosevelt on the 12 Axes
Bernie Sanders is a US Senator from Vermont, and Franklin D. Roosevelt led America through the Depression and launched the New Deal. Both lean Planned, Shared and Central, but Sanders leans Democratic on authority while Roosevelt leans toward a Strong leader.
- Trade
Bernie Sanders leans Protected (+50), Franklin D. Roosevelt leans Global (-40): 90 points apart.
- Authority
Bernie Sanders leans Democratic (-55), Franklin D. Roosevelt leans Strong leader (+25): 80 points apart.
- Technology
Bernie Sanders leans Caution (+40), Franklin D. Roosevelt leans Embrace (-30): 70 points apart.
- Morality
Bernie Sanders leans Progressive (-55), Franklin D. Roosevelt leans Traditional (+10): 65 points apart.
- Markets
Both lean Planned: -50 and -55.
- Foreign policy
Both lean Cooperation: -50 and -35.
- Ownership
Both lean Public: -50 and -30.
- Welfare
Both lean Shared: -80 and -60.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Bernie Sanders | Franklin D. Roosevelt | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | -50 | -30 | 20 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | -50 | -55 | 5 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | -80 | -60 | 20 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | -55 | +25 | 80 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | No record | +45 | - |
| StructureLocal to Central | +30 | +60 | 30 |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | -55 | +10 | 65 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | No record | +15 | - |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | +40 | -30 | 70 |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | No record | +15 | - |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | +50 | -40 | 90 |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | -50 | -35 | 15 |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Bernie Sanders and Franklin D. Roosevelt?
On the 9 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 73% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Trade, Authority, Technology, Morality.
Who is more economically left-wing, Bernie Sanders or Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Bernie Sanders sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 12 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Bernie Sanders or Franklin D. Roosevelt?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Bernie Sanders leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 56 points on average.
