'Republicans for Bernie Sanders'? The socialist senator says they exist.

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Bernie Sanders might be the most left-leaning candidate in the presidential race, but, according to the socialist senator, he's attracting some fans from the right. In an interview on MSNBC's Morning Joe Thursday, the Vermont senator addressed his "crossover" with GOP voters.

"There are more than a few Republicans for Bernie Sanders out there," he said. "Don't be surprised if we do well with a number of Republicans."

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