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"If Bernie Wins, Where Will He Take the Democratic Party?" (Comments by Wendy J. Schiller and Andrew Engelhardt)

Chair and Professor of Political Science Wendy J. Schiller and Postdoctoral Research Associate Andrew Engelhardt provided commentary on a New York Times opinion piece discussing the future of the Democratic Party if Bernie Sanders wins the nomination. Both Schiller and Engelhardt noted that, while Sanders generates enthusiasm, it is unclear whether he can win more moderate districts or gain support from black voters.

February 5, 2020 The New York Times

Chair and Professor of Political Science Wendy J. Schiller and Postdoctoral Research Associate Andrew Engelhardt provided commentary on a New York Times opinion piece discussing the future of the Democratic Party if Bernie Sanders wins the nomination. Both Schiller and Engelhardt noted that, while Sanders generates enthusiasm, it is unclear whether he can win more moderate districts or gain support from black voters.

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