here's weija jiang. >> reporter: today's cover of the "new york daly news" shows bernie sanders calling hillary clinton a debate dodger issuing a statement saying the sanders campaign needs to stop with the games. over the course of the last week, we have offered three specific dates for a debate in new york, all of which the sanders campaign rejected. the sanders camp quickly responded. "the idea that they want to debate in new york on a night of the n.c.a.a. finals with syracuse in the tournament, no less, is ludicrous. >> this is a campaign of the people, by the people, and for the people. and i'm proud of that. ( cheers and applause ) >> reporter: sanders did not address the issue during an event in wisconsin, but continued hammering at clinton. >> let me say a word about some of the differences, important differences, that exist between secretary clinton and myself on some very important issues. >> reporter: less than 200 miles away, the democratic front-runner focused on her message. >> if i tell you i'll fight for you, i'll stand with you, i'll work for you, that's exactly what i