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workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 09:25 AM Apr 2016

Clinton tightens grip on New York

Clinton tightens grip on New York
On Hillary Clinton's home turf, there are few signs that Bernie Sanders is poised for a major upset next week.
By ANNIE KARNI 04/15/16 03:20 PM EDT

Clinton allies attribute Sanders’ inability to move the dial here so far — even after a string of momentum-building primary and caucus victories — to a confluence of factors including the Clintons’ deep ties to their adopted home state; her strong backing from progressive leaders here; a closed primary system that does not allow independents to vote; and Sanders’ consistent inability to break through with communities of color.

The Vermont senator’s own missteps, and his miscalculation of the power of the New York media, only compounded his predicament.

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/clinton-sanders-new-york-222032
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Clinton tightens grip on New York (Original Post) workinclasszero Apr 2016 OP
That headline says it all, don't it? Ron Green Apr 2016 #1
Yup--Bernie was not ready for prime in NYC. riversedge Apr 2016 #2
That's not what I meant, and you know it. Ron Green Apr 2016 #4
Another example of why Bernie is not ready for prime time. DCBob Apr 2016 #3
Yeah that interview he had was a major disaster workinclasszero Apr 2016 #5

DCBob

(24,689 posts)
3. Another example of why Bernie is not ready for prime time.
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 09:28 AM
Apr 2016

Bernie doesnt know how to handle big city press. That will be critical in the general.

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