NPR’s Montanaro: Superdelegates ‘a Very Difficult Hill to Climb’ for Sanders
RUSH TRANSCRIPT:
MONTENARO: "It’s still very early. Bernie Sanders has never been a Democrat, right? He caucuses with the Democrats but he’s an independent. It’s why it’s so difficult for him to mount a case with super delegates. I mean, back in November, she had a big lead as well. But she’s gained 90 delegates since November. Even after Bernie Sanders’ huge win in New Hampshire, Sanders gained like 11. You know, this makes a very difficult hill to climb. Yes, it’s true that super delegates have not gone to someone who did not win the popular vote, but they were created in the ‘80s because of this exact scenario where you had someone they felt was unelectable and wanted to tip the scales that way."
KING: "Truth be told, a lot of super delegates who have not announced their intention yet, a lot are for secretary Clinton. The idea is you don’t rule out the endorsement until you get to the state. You keep a few in your back pocket if you have a bad week. But the Sanders people and their allies, moveon.org and other liberal organizations have been complaining saying the system it rigged against middle class workers. His people are saying, the party is out to get us."
RUSH TRANSCRIPT:
MONTENARO: "It’s still very early. Bernie Sanders has never been a Democrat, right? He caucuses with the Democrats but he’s an independent. It’s why it’s so difficult for him to mount a case with super delegates. I mean, back in November, she had a big lead as well. But she’s gained 90 delegates since November. Even after Bernie Sanders’ huge win in New Hampshire, Sanders gained like 11. You know, this makes a very difficult hill to climb. Yes, it’s true that super delegates have not gone to someone who did not win the popular vote, but they were created in the ‘80s because of this exact scenario where you had someone they felt was unelectable and wanted to tip the scales that way."
KING: "Truth be told, a lot of super delegates who have not announced their intention yet, a lot are for secretary Clinton. The idea is you don’t rule out the endorsement until you get to the state. You keep a few in your back pocket if you have a bad week. But the Sanders people and their allies, moveon.org and other liberal organizations have been complaining saying the system it rigged against middle class workers. His people are saying, the party is out to get us."
