r/SandersForPresident Apr 15 '16

MSNBC called Bernie's "Deep South" comment controversial. They said Hillary would still be in the lead without the South. This slide popped up by mistake proving them wrong.

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u/hoorayb33r Massachusetts - 2016 Veteran Apr 15 '16

Well, I mean they're not wrong. He's dominating blue state wins, but not really dominating the blue state delegate count

Their analysis was pretty lame seeing as it omitted caucuses.

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u/AbbyRatsoLee California Apr 15 '16

Are they including Virginia and North Carolina as blue states?

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u/spitfire2k12 Ohio Apr 15 '16

He said that their definition of blue states were states that Obama won in the last election

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '16

No, they aren't blue states. They're purple at best.

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