The Bern-ing question: Sen. Sanders seeks interns, and potential applicants are curious

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is of course a fan of the $15 “living wage”:

Today we have cities across America who have made their minimum wage $15 an hour. I’m going to do my best to make that nationally.

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) September 29, 2015

On the U.S. Senate side of Sanders’ career, he’s seeking interns:

Want to intern for Sen. Sanders? Make sure you finish your application by Friday: https://t.co/GVzwdGi3Ra

— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) November 9, 2015

A lot of people were curious:

https://twitter.com/jmrwest/status/663743068940668928
https://twitter.com/instapundit/status/663741137627119616
https://twitter.com/ares407/status/663758141620883457

So what does the internship pay?

https://twitter.com/Quinnyyy72/status/663791773651742720

@SenSanders 12$/hr? #raisethewage

— Matt (@baybeepowder) November 9, 2015

https://twitter.com/notkylefoley/status/663741502414278656

Nope! Only $12. This is my not-surprised face. ( *_* ) https://t.co/LpsILkHnP0

— A. Barton Hinkle (@ABartonHinkle) November 9, 2015

Better than what Hillary “pays” interns, but still not a “living wage” by Sanders’ own definition.

Here’s what happens when you try to argue like a progressive:

@SenSanders Interns are only paid $12 an hour?!?! That is not a living wage. #socialjusticeforinterns #practicewhatyoupreach.

— Chart Westcott (@ChartWestcott) November 9, 2015

@ChartWestcott @SenSanders most internships are unpaid so having a $12/hr paycheck is unheard of

— bunny momma, esq. (@yesbinch) November 9, 2015

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@alexamaryrose It is still not fair. Do these interns get healthcare? Maternity 32 hour work week? Paid Vacation? #socialjusticeforinterns

— Chart Westcott (@ChartWestcott) November 9, 2015

@ChartWestcott dude it's an internship do you not know the difference between that and a job?

— bunny momma, esq. (@yesbinch) November 9, 2015

@alexamaryrose Are they working? Are they human? Then should be paid a living wage w/ benefits. No difference btwn them & walmart cashier.

— Chart Westcott (@ChartWestcott) November 9, 2015

@ChartWestcott well since your bio says "conservative businessman" I'm having a hard time believing u actually care about said cashiers

— bunny momma, esq. (@yesbinch) November 9, 2015

Feel the Bern!