Sanders concedes Missouri Democratic primary; Clinton wins
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Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., spoke at a campaign rally at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON » Bernie Sanders said today he will not seek a recount of results in Missouri’s Democratic presidential primary, conceding defeat to Hillary Clinton.
“I think it’s unlikely the results will impact at all the number of delegates the candidate gets and I would prefer to save the taxpayers of Missouri some money,” Sanders said in an interview with The Associated Press.
“Whether we win by 200 votes or lose by 500, it’s not going to impact the delegate selection,” the Vermont senator added. “It’s going to be evenly divided.”
Clinton ended Tuesday night with a narrow lead of 1,531 votes, but under state law, Sanders could have sought a recount because the margin was less than one-half of one percent.
Clinton will get an extra two delegates from Missouri for winning the statewide vote.
The win in Missouri means Clinton won all five of Tuesday’s Democratic primary contests. She also beat Sanders in Florida, Ohio, Illinois and North Carolina.
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The Republican race in Missouri remains too close to call between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz.
9 responses to “Sanders concedes Missouri Democratic primary; Clinton wins”
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If the senate does not confirm Garland to the Supreme Court by the time Hillary is elected president, Obama should pull Garland’s nomination and allow Hillary to appoint someone who is younger and more liberal. The republicans had their chance to be professional, and if they blow it, too bad.
No kidding. They could have gone through with it and make themselves look good but the old horse from Kentucky decided not to. Now they have to hope it don’t back fire on them. What an interesting election year.
Hell if Clinton, or Sanders becomes president, they should appoint Obama as SC judge. In fact that should be a campaign promise.
LOL! Get ready for President Donald Trump!
Fortunately, we haven’t reach Idiocracy just quite yet, so that’s not going to happen. Maybe in another 40 years.
Remember Uncle Joe Biden and (My favorite Democrat) Chuck Schumer?? They were playing the same nasty games!!Yep ! You heard the saying “What goes around” ??….
If HRC is elected this appointment is moot. Next prez will likely have multiple vacancies to fill.
What we see in the Democratic race is–who the heck is Sanders??? It’s a token challenge to Hillary because the electorate doesn’t trust her.The votes are not for HIM–it’s AGAINST HER. I certainly don’t believe a word she says. Just research the Clinton Foundation!!!
Poor Bernie…getting smoked again!!Bernie is definitely a better candidate than Hillary,maybe a bit too Socialist,but better.I like his wife too,she looks like she could crack a few beers.Ha!ha!ha!Always pleasant and happy!
This election will have to be timed just right! When Bernie finally concedes to Hillary for the general elections? AND HILLARY GOES HEAD TO HEAD W/THE DONALD? It will be a matter of time(Hopefull during the Generals) when the FBI comes in and slaps the handcuffs on Hillary…..and Donald Trump comes sliding to a VICTORY for the Presidency.Oh Happy Days ! The 45th President of the United States… Donald J. Trump!