Sanders' Expanding Coalition

If it wasn't clear before, Sanders' big win in Nevada suggests that his appeal isn't niche, nor is he too radical to win a broad base of support. Moderates worry about what that means.

An episode of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Sanders' Expanding Coalition" was published on February 24, 2020 and runs 15 minutes.

February 24, 2020 ·15m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Summary

If it wasn't clear before, Sanders' big win in Nevada suggests that his appeal isn't niche, nor is he too radical to win a broad base of support. Moderates worry about what that means.

Episode Description

On Saturday, Bernie Sanders won a landslide victory in the Nevada caucus, walking away with the support of nearly 47 percent of all participants. The Silver State caucus was a significant bellwether for the nomination contest, given that the state is a much more accurate demographic cross-section of the Democratic party than Iowa and New Hampshire, which precede it. Sanders' win in Nevada demonstrates his popularity among Latinos. The upcoming South Carolina primary is expected to likewise indicate how the candidates will fare among African American voters. After Sanders' surprisingly strong showing in Nevada, establishment and centrist Democrats are reportedly increasingly panicked, fearing that nominating him would all but ensure a second term for President Trump. Sanders' success comes after reports that both he and Congressional intelligence committees were briefed on efforts by Russia to support Sanders' bid for the nomination.

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