5 things you must know for the Oregon and Kentucky primaries

  • 8 years ago
Can Clinton win in Kentucky? The state has notoriously been good to the Clinton name, with husband Bill carrying the state in both his 1992 and 1996 White House bids. Sanders needs to continue momentum —With a Clinton win likely in Kentucky, the Vermont senator needs to focus his efforts on crushing the former out west, where he has a greater chance of victory. Obama gives Clinton edge in Kentucky — Kentucky is a culturally conservative state with a history of electing moderate Democrats to statewide offices. That history -- combined with Clinton portarying herself as the protector of the Obama legacy -- will help her. The GOP race is a done deal — The only point to watch here is whether Oregon Republicans will refuse to vote for Trump. Sanders' advantage — Blacks and Latinos have heavily favored Clinton during the primary season, but both groups represent lower percentages of the Kentucky and Oregon populations.

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