(BBC).US Election 2016: Sanders wins Washington, Alaska and Hawaii

[Ghost Dog]

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Source: BBC

... The biggest prize was Washington state, but Mr Sanders also won in Alaska and Hawaii, boosting his campaign. He took at least 70% of the vote in all three states.

Mr Sanders thanked his supporters and said his "campaign has the momentum", but he still faces a tough task to overhaul Mrs Clinton.

After Saturday's caucuses, she leads Mr Sanders by 1,243 delegates to 975, the Associated Press count shows.

When superdelegates - party officials who can support either candidate - who have so far declared their allegiance are included, Mrs Clinton is ahead by 1,712 to 1,004 in the race to reach 2,383 delegates...

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2016-35903119

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[benpollard]

1. He'll need to win California and NY big to win the nomination.

It could happen.

[CountAllVotes]

2. It will happen!!

& Welcome to the Democratic Underground!

I believe it will happen. Those 3 landslides are just a whisper of what is to come!

#FeelTheBern !!!

[Major Hogwash]

3. Bernie will win both of those states.

A little birdy told me.

[Omaha Steve]

4. Locking after a review by forum hosts

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