Who are these candidates called Sanders and Rubio, and why does the media want you to care?

Narrative is a big thing when it comes to politics. Without a story of who you are, it's hard to tell people what you're driven about and why.

Take for instance Bernie Sanders. The former mayor of Burlington, Vermont's popularity with young people has built up his status as a contender on the Democrat platform, standing toe-to-toe with Hillary Clinton during the Iowa caucus. So strong is his popularity that he managed to lose to Clinton by a mere four votes, a difference so slight that Sanders refuses to cede victory.

What's caused such an uptick in Sander's standing is what he brings to the table. As a life-long civil rights activist, he's made it his point to address all issues as such. Outside of civil rights themselves, Sanders has spoken of banking, college tuition, and war as things that affect the everyday person. When he engages with his only real opponent in the Democrat party, he points out where she falls short or where he disagrees with her with passion and fire but without resorting to mudslinging and insults. Thus, the picture he paints is one of determination and firmness, and a willingness to take on the establishment.

The media is quick to note this, speaking of his sway over younger voters as if it were a noose over Clinton's head. Just one wrong move by Clinton and it comes down on her neck.

On the other side of the aisle, there's Marco Rubio. The young Florida senator finished a strong third on Monday, beating out the venerated Ben Carson, and falling short of Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.

Though many were surprised by Trump's fall to Cruz, many were just as surprised as Rubio's rising right behind. Rubio hasn't had the best reputation with general voters thus far, but some credit Trump's actions for his rising. Trump, after all, is known for being volatile and headstrong. Rubio, on the other hand, is far less brash.

Rubio's finish could be compared to Rocky's in the first movie. Rocky, after all, didn't win the fight. What he did win, however, was respect. Nobody expected the Italian Stallion to be able to stand up to the great Apollo Creed; neither did anybody expect Rubio to overtake Carson, much less look like he was about to over take Trump. Some in the media call that a victory for Rubio. At this point, Rubio should take it, and ride it all the way to New Hampshire.