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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Does Bernie Sanders Have a Chance at the Nomination?

    Even after a decisive victory in Oregon’s presidential primary Tuesday, the odds of Bernie Sanders becoming the Democratic nominee remain very slim. Yet, Sanders has vowed to remain in the race until the last ballot is cast. As discord grows among Democrats, the candidates look ahead to the June 7 primaries. What are Sanders’ chances of winning?

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 18, 2016 • 1 min read

    Even after a decisive victory in Oregon’s presidential primary Tuesday, the odds of Bernie Sanders becoming the Democratic nominee remain very slim. Yet, Sanders has vowed to remain in the race until the last ballot is cast. As discord grows among Democrats, the candidates look ahead to the June 7 primaries. What are Sanders’ chances of winning? Can he convert enough superdelegates to nab the nomination? We’ll hear from one California superdelegate who has been harassed by Sanders supporters for deciding to back Hillary Clinton early in 2015.

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    Democratic Discord as Candidates Look Ahead to June 7
    1. 0:30Does Bernie Sanders Have a Chance at the Nomination?You’re reading this
    2. 12:01What Would Sanders’ Single-Payer Healthcare Plan Cost?
    3. 19:51Land in the American West is Vanishing at an Alarming Rate
    4. 28:39Rocket Science and the High Demand for a Comfy High Heel
    5. 40:01NBA News: The Playoffs, Draft Picks, and Selling Jersey Ads
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Margaret Talev

      Bloomberg News

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      John Wildermuth

      San Francisco Chronicle

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      Shawn Bagley

      Democratic National Committee

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Democratic Discord as Candidates Look Ahead to June 7
    1. 0:30Does Bernie Sanders Have a Chance at the Nomination?You’re reading this
    2. 12:01What Would Sanders’ Single-Payer Healthcare Plan Cost?
    3. 19:51Land in the American West is Vanishing at an Alarming Rate
    4. 28:39Rocket Science and the High Demand for a Comfy High Heel
    5. 40:01NBA News: The Playoffs, Draft Picks, and Selling Jersey Ads
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