Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersButtigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Bernie Sanders warns of 'nightmare scenario' if Trump refuses election results Harris joins women's voter mobilization event also featuring Pelosi, Gloria Steinem, Jane Fonda MORE is turning a warning from Speaker Paul Ryan Paul Davis RyanKenosha will be a good bellwether in 2020 At indoor rally, Pence says election runs through Wisconsin Juan Williams: Breaking down the debates MORE (R-Wis.) — that the Vermont independent could chair the Budget Committee — into a fundraising pitch for Democratic candidates.

"I heard what @SpeakerRyan said: If the GOP loses the Senate, I'll be the Budget chairman. Sounds like a good idea," Sanders tweeted on Wednesday.

I heard what @SpeakerRyan said: If the GOP loses the Senate, I'll be the Budget chairman. Sounds like a good idea. https://t.co/9EFfzgimCX — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) October 19, 2016

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The tweet linked to a webpage where supporters can make donations that would be split between seven congressional candidates, including Democratic hopefuls Catherine Cortez-Masto and Deborah Ross, who are running for Senate in Nevada and North Carolina, respectively.

Last Friday, Ryan told college students that Sanders could become the top member of the Budget Committee if Democrats take control of the Senate. Democrats need to pick up five seats — or four if they retain the White House — to regain the majority.

"If we lose the Senate, do you know who becomes the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee? A guy named Bernie Sanders. You ever heard of him?" the Speaker asked University of Wisconsin students.