For N.H. Democrats, Bernie Sanders’ Candidacy Isn’t About A Victory, ‘It’s About A Choice’ [View all]
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The self-described socialist from Vermont is a familiar face in New Hampshire, but its generally accepted that this Democratic presidential hopeful has very little chance of winning the election. Hes a long shot, but a long shot with the potential to shake up the race.
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Anne Coughlin came from Concord to hear Sanders speak. Shes a fan, but she has some reservations.
Its kind of like a head and heart kind of struggle, she explained. My heart agrees with everything he said, but I want a candidate who can win nationally.
And the candidate shes referring to is Hillary Clinton.
In fact, some folks at this Sanders shindig are Clinton supporters, they just want to nudge her further to the left, especially on economic issues. Pam Lessard is sitting on one of the few sofa seats at the party.
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Democrats in New Hampshire say a contested Democratic primary will influence the conversation on both sides of the aisle.
NH NPR