Sanders: ‘We’re going to win right here in New York state’

by Rebecca Savransky - 04/17/16 5:35 PM ET

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Sunday he has high expectations for the upcoming New York primary.

“With your help on Tuesday, we’re going to win right here in New York state,” Sanders said during a rally in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park.

{mosads}Sanders touted his campaign as one that is “on the move,” noting he has won eight of the nine most recent contests.

“This is a campaign which will defeat Donald Trump,” he said.

Sanders is polling behind rival Hillary Clinton by 12.5 points in the Empire State, according to the RealClearPolitics average of polls, just days ahead of the state’s primary. He has 41 percent support, compared to Clinton, who has 53.5 percent.

But Sanders remained confident Sunday about his chances in the state.

He said to take home a win in New York, there needs to be a high voter turnout.

“What this campaign has taught me is that we win caucuses and primaries when the voters turnout is high, we lose them when the voter turnout is low,” he said.

“Let’s have a record-breaking turnout on Tuesday. New York State, help lead this country into the political revolution.”

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