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Mar 4, 2020
Laura McGann, Politics editor at Vox, and Andrew Prokop, a Vox journalist, dive into the drama of Super Tuesday. They dissect Biden's unexpected rise, dubbed 'Joementum,' contrasting it with Sanders' struggles. The duo explores crucial endorsements that reshaped the race and how Biden's moderate stance aims to unify the Democratic Party against Trump. They analyze Biden's evolving candidacy, including past decisions that could influence voters, and what his resurgence means in the turbulent political landscape.
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Biden's Strong Super Tuesday Showing
- Biden solidified his position as the Democratic establishment's candidate.
- Bloomberg and Warren's campaigns face serious questions after their poor performance.
Northeast Results
- Biden surprisingly won Massachusetts, Warren's home state, and a neighbor to Sanders' Vermont.
- While Sanders won Vermont, Biden secured some delegates, unlike 2016.
Western and Midwestern Results
- Sanders performed well in Colorado and Utah, as expected.
- Biden's win in Minnesota, after Klobuchar's endorsement, dealt a blow to Sanders.