Maybe he'll lead to more stability. Even if all Sanders does is acknowledge these issues, that's still far more than any other candidate is doing.
I think that for the most part a vast majority of American's are middle of the road folks who desire many of the same things: safety, a pretty comfortable life for all, good and inexpensive education, great healthcare, freedom - I know I do, and am pretty sure all of you do as well. However, there are minorities on either side of the spectrum that garner a lot of attention because of the noise they make, overshadowing the majority. And you can't help but blame the media for this - but then again, the media would probably not produce things people do not want to watch.
Ober mentioned gay marriage and abortions, I really think those types of social issues are issues of the past that the same majority from above are pretty indifferent about and there is a general acceptance of them. And again, it is the polarized extremes that still want to make these issues hot and relevant. they are not.
I don't know what I'm trying to say here, but I think what we need is a more centrist leader - and at this time Hillary might be it. But I am with tgm, it will be hard for me to vote this season.