Which member of Vermont’s congressional delegation travels to the Middle East with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor? Hikes in the Grand Canyon with Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.)? Steals popcorn from the Republican cloakroom?

Here’s a hint: It sure ain’t Bernie Sanders.

Splashed across BuzzFeed’s homepage this morning — right above a pair of stories titled “15 Experiences EVERYONE Should Have In College” and “11 Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Dogs” — is an improbable homage to the apparent bipartisan street cred of Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.).

“Meet Republicans’ Favorite House Liberal,” the story is called. 

Not the most compelling link bait we’ve seen, but hey!

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Paul Heintz was part of the Seven Days news team from 2012 to 2020. He served as political editor and wrote the "Fair Game" political column before becoming a staff writer.