The Democratic presidential primary season is officially underway in New Hampshire.
Hillary Clinton is now facing a challenge from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, the self-described socialist from Vermont.
And, although he's a familiar face in New Hampshire, Sanders is a long-shot in this election. But, he is a long-shot with the potential to shake up the race.
From the Here & Now Contributors Network, Asma Khalid reports.
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- Asma Khalid, reporter for WBUR in Boston. She tweets @asmamk.
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