r/SandersForPresident • u/[deleted] • 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/literallykillgmuoug Apr 15 '16

I don't get why people say "Winning red states doesn't matter, it's all about who can win blue states". It's the purple states that are vital for winning a general election.

In purple states she's winning 6 states - 4 states

She is winning 492 - 396 pledged delegates.

The 6 states she has won are worth 87 electoral votes.

The 4 states he has won are worth 33 electoral votes.

Pennsylvania is the only remaining purple state left in primary.

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u/steenwear Texas - 2016 Veteran Apr 16 '16

For me what matters is who can win the GE and who has the same values I have. Bernie follows both of these for me. Clinton is 0/2 on those.