Sen. Dick Durbin Richard (Dick) Joseph DurbinTumultuous court battle upends fight for Senate McConnell focuses on confirming judicial nominees with COVID-19 talks stalled Senate Republicans signal openness to working with Biden MORE (D-Ill.), the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate, said in a Politico story published Sunday that 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 (I-Vt.) is "off to a solid start" with his presidential campaign.

Durbin conceded that he may have different views from Sanders but added that he would have "no problem" supporting Sanders over President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE.

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“There was a question in my mind of whether he could get back up on the bicycle after four years. But he’s off to a solid start,” Durbin said.

“I know Bernie, I’ve worked with Bernie, I understand him," he continued. "People have images of him which may be different than mine. But if you’re asking me about Bernie Sanders vs. Donald Trump? No problem.”