Sanders Says He Would Beat Trump By '15 or 20 Points'

[Omaha Steve]

Source: ABC News

By MARYALICE PARKS

Looking past the primary to the general election, Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders told ABC News’ Cecilia Vega Tuesday that he hoped business mogul Donald Trump ends up as the Republican Party’s nominee and says he would beat him by "15 or 20 points."

“Between you and me, I would love to see Trump win the Republican Nomination,” he said, flanked by supporters who had followed him down the sidewalk on the streets of Manhattan. “Yeah because we would beat him by 15 or 20 points in the general election.”

Asked specifically then if he could beat Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton, Sanders sounded confident though less fierce. “Yes, I think we have a good shot a good chance to beat Hillary Clinton.” he continued.

Sanders is still trailing Clinton in the polls in Iowa, but he is leading in New Hampshire. The Vermont Senator argues that if he pulls off victories in both of these two early voting states -- the first to cast primary votes -- he will be able to swing in his favor.

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[Sherman A1]

1. I believe he can beat both of them

however, time will tell.

[FreakinDJ]

2. That and mobilize young voters for years to come

[daleanime]

3. +1

[YOHABLO]

4. HALLELUJAH AMEN BROTHER! MSM won't tell you the truth, they're too afraid.

[Babel_17]

5. I think we'll be hearing more of this

And related to that, we're going to hear more about the serious talk within the Republican party to beat Trump in the primaries.

[McCamy Taylor]

6. Anyone can beat Trump. Can he beat Brother Jeb if the RNC does a last minute select?

[LiberalElite]

7. Kick! nt