A Republican president "would be a disaster for the United States of America," said Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in an interview with
the New York Daily News.
Whether it's "Donald Trump or some right-wing Republican," Sanders said, "I will do anything to stop that from happening."
He said he isn't concerned about his voters backing Hillary Clinton if she defeats him. He's concerned about defeating the Republican candidate.
Sanders said he's in the presidential race to become president, and did not answer when asked if he would be interested in being Clinton's vice-president.
"I think you have put the cart ahead of the horse on that one," Sanders said." We're in the race to win. I think we've got a shot to win, and that's what we're focusing on right now."
"I am very grateful millions of people are supporting me," he said. "How they will vote, I don't know."
Sanders said his "major job is to mobilize the American people."
"If I win," he said, "it will mean that millions of people want to be involved in the political process in a way that has not previously existed."
The Daily News interview showed that Sanders "is a much better diagnostician than clinician," wrote
The Atlantic in a critique. The analysis said Sanders did not reveal definite plans, just vague concepts.
It's possible, and important, for Sanders to win big in the Wisconsin primary, said an article
in Vox.
"Sanders needs to start winning by a couple of touchdowns," said election specialist Michael Wagner.
The Sanders campaign posted a video focusing on his views on criminal justice reform.
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