By — Hope Yen, Associated Press Hope Yen, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/sanders-needs-big-time-wins-superdelegates-to-catch-clinton Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Sanders needs big-time wins, superdelegates to catch Clinton Politics Mar 16, 2016 12:03 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders needs some big-time support, fast. An AP analysis finds that he must win 66 percent of remaining delegates through June to erase Hillary Clinton’s lead following a disappointing performance Tuesday. That’s a herculean task requiring landslide-sized victories in big states and winning over superdelegates who have shown little interest in supporting him. So far, he’s been unable to do either. Clinton’s victories in four of five states Tuesday left her with 1,132 pledged delegates won in primaries and caucuses. Sanders has 818. Clinton’s lead is even bigger when including superdelegates. When including those party officials, Clinton’s lead is 1,599 to 844, giving her two-thirds of the number she needs to clinch the nomination. Video by PBS NewsHour SUBSCRIBE: Get the analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks delivered to your inbox every week. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Hope Yen, Associated Press Hope Yen, Associated Press @hopeyen1
WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders needs some big-time support, fast. An AP analysis finds that he must win 66 percent of remaining delegates through June to erase Hillary Clinton’s lead following a disappointing performance Tuesday. That’s a herculean task requiring landslide-sized victories in big states and winning over superdelegates who have shown little interest in supporting him. So far, he’s been unable to do either. Clinton’s victories in four of five states Tuesday left her with 1,132 pledged delegates won in primaries and caucuses. Sanders has 818. Clinton’s lead is even bigger when including superdelegates. When including those party officials, Clinton’s lead is 1,599 to 844, giving her two-thirds of the number she needs to clinch the nomination. Video by PBS NewsHour SUBSCRIBE: Get the analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks delivered to your inbox every week. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now