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Bernie Sanders Declares He Will Remain In Presidential Race

4:27pm March 11, 2020

by Scott Detrow

After not addressing news media or supporters on Tuesday night, Sen. Bernie Sanders offered a presidential campaign update on Wednesday afternoon. He plans to stay in the race.

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Biden Campaign Manager Surveys The Path Ahead To Democratic Nomination

4:27pm March 11, 2020

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kate Bedingfield, deputy campaign manager for the Biden campaign, about the most recent primary results and where the campaign heads next.

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No Runoff In NC Lt. Gov. Democratic Primary Race

4:11pm March 11, 2020

by Paul Garber

The race for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor was close but there won't be a runoff.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont walks away from the podium after delivering a campaign update at the Hotel Vermont on Wednesday in Burlington.

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Bernie Sanders To Stay In The Race Despite Key Losses

1:58pm March 11, 2020

In a press conference, the Vermont senator acknowledged calls for him to drop his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination but said he plans to debate former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday.

Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event at Tougaloo College on Sunday in Tougaloo, Miss.

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Delegate Count: Biden's Lead Grows, Making A Sanders Climb Steeper

12:25pm March 11, 2020

by Elena Moore

Former Vice President Joe Biden won four states on Tuesday night, increasing his lead in the race for delegates against Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Here's where the two candidates stand.

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Joe Biden Extends His Delegate Lead Over Bernie Sanders

12:20pm March 11, 2020

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Scott Detrow and Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California about the status of Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign now that six more states have voted.

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Syrian Defector To Testify Before Senate Panel About Regime's Atrocities

12:17pm March 11, 2020

by Tim Mak

An ex-Syrian military photographer code named Ceasar is to testify Wednesday before a U.S. Senate panel. He'll present evidence he smuggled out of Syria that he says documents Assad regime atrocities.

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Biden Has Decisive Wins In 4 Out Of 6 'Big Tuesday' Primary Contests

11:59am March 11, 2020

by Mara Liasson

Former Vice President Joe Biden expanded his delegate lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Most notably was Biden's victory in the state of Michigan, where there were 125 delegates at stake.

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Sanders' Supporters Were Disappointed By Michigan Primary Results

11:59am March 11, 2020

It was not a good night in Michigan for Sen. Bernie Sanders, who fell further behind Joe Biden in the delegate race for the Democratic presidential nomination. His supporters want him to fight on.

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Democratic Presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden addressed the media and a small group of supporters with his wife Dr. Jill Biden as results came in for Tuesday's primaries. Biden canceled a planned rally because of concerns about the cor

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Here Are The Voters Who Powered Biden To His 'Big Tuesday' Wins

11:51am March 11, 2020

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Exit polls show that while men were about evenly divided, women in Michigan heavily preferred Biden. And across states, young voters — key to Sanders' past success — failed to turn out in a big way.