The NPR Politics Podcast How They'll Win: Candidates Outline Path To Nomination Ahead of Super Tuesday
Mar 2, 2020
The podcast dives into the strategies candidates are employing as they head into Super Tuesday, spotlighting key endorsements and surprising dropouts. It analyzes the momentum of individuals like Klobuchar and Buttigieg, emphasizing their unique challenges. A lively Bernie Sanders rally in Salt Lake City reveals the energy of his campaign as voters wrestle with their choices. The discussion also covers the competitive dynamics among major players like Bloomberg, Biden, and Sanders, highlighting the stakes involved for the nomination.
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Super Tuesday Significance
- Super Tuesday is the biggest day of the Democratic primary, with 14 states and over 1,357 delegates at stake.
- This represents over a third of the total delegates, making it crucial for candidates like Bernie Sanders who currently holds around 50.
Moderate Candidate Withdrawals and Endorsements
- Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar, both moderate candidates, withdrew from the race.
- Klobuchar's endorsement of Joe Biden may consolidate moderate support against frontrunner Bernie Sanders.
Klobuchar's Campaign Trajectory
- Amy Klobuchar, despite a surprising third-place finish in New Hampshire, struggled to gain support from voters of color.
- This hindered her performance in later states like Nevada and South Carolina.