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Using 2008 exit polls in the Democratic primaries, the chart shows the difference between white men and black voters as shares of the electorates in upcoming states with big delegate hauls.

Where Sanders Might Have His Best Shots Going Forward

2:13pm March 13, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Sanders has won some of his biggest margins with white men, while Hillary Clinton has won big with African Americans. They might tell you where they can most win in the primaries coming up.

Olin Dale Clayton waits for Bernie Sanders before a January event in Iowa with the United Steelworkers Local 310L. Sanders hopes his strength with white, working-class men can help him win in Ohio.

Bernie Sanders Has Strength Among White Men Pinched By The Economy

12:10pm March 13, 2016

by Tamara Keith

The Vermont independent won the Michigan primary, in part, because of strong support from white men, upset about stagnant wages and jobs sent offshore. Now, that demographic could help him win Ohio.

Here's What You Need To Know About The March 15 'Mega Tuesday' Contests

7:08pm March 11, 2016

The primaries and caucuses in big, important states hold more than 1,000 delegates and could essentially determine the nominees of both parties.

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton before the Univision News and Washington Post debate on the Miami Dade Colleges Kendall Campus on Wednesday in Miami.

Democratic Debate: Clinton, Sanders Clash Over Immigration Reform

11:43pm March 09, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Tonight's debate comes as the Vermont senator is basking in an upset win in Michigan on Tuesday night. But the former secretary of state still has a big delegate lead.

Democratic presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders stand together before the start of the Univision, Washington Post Democratic presidential debate at Miami-Dade College in Miami on Wednesday.

Politics & Government

The 8th Democratic Debate In 100 Words (And 4 Videos)

11:31pm March 09, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

In Miami and on Univision, the eighth Democratic debate focused heavily on issues important to Latinos.

Bernie Sanders on Capitol Hill in June 2015.

Bernie Sanders: 'Stay Tuned ... We Can Win This Thing'

4:57pm March 09, 2016

by Amita Kelly

Sanders has a steep hill to climb to win enough delegates in the presidential primary. But he doesn't seem deterred, telling NPR, "I am used to climbing steep hills."

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders scored an upset win in Michigan on Tuesday. He's seen here speaking last week in Illinois, which holds its primary next Tuesday.

5 Headlines That Explain Tuesday's Primary Results In Michigan And Beyond

9:37am March 09, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Bernie Sanders pulled off an upset in Michigan, but Hillary Clinton handily took Mississippi. On the Republican side, Donald Trump racked up three more victories and Ted Cruz won in Idaho.

Bernie Sanders addresses a rally at Macomb Community College in Warren, Mich. Sanders needs a good showing in Michigan on Tuesday to start to turn his campaign around.

Pressure Is On Trump, Sanders In Crucial Contests Tuesday

3:15pm March 08, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

More than 300 delegates are at stake. Michigan is the state to watch. Sanders has a chance to start to reverse the narrative — and Trump needs to quell conversation of a brokered convention.

On Race, Sanders And Clinton Stumble But Engage

8:04pm March 07, 2016

by Sam Sanders

The Vermont senator has been drawing criticism for saying at Sunday's debate, "When you're white, you don't know what it's like to be living in a ghetto."

Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders debate a point during a Democratic presidential primary debate at the University of Michigan-Flint on Sunday.

Politics & Government

The 7th Democratic Debate In 100 Words (And 3 Videos)

10:59pm March 06, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

The seventh Democratic debate was marked by nuanced explanations from Clinton and declarative statements from Sanders.