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Highlights from democratic primary results: Joe Biden wins four states

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Wednesday, 11 March, 2020, 15:25
Highlights from democratic primary results: Joe Biden wins four states

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. prevailed over Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont with commanding victories in the Democratic presidential primaries in Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi and Idaho.

The results set Mr. Biden up as the clear favorite for the Democratic nomination. While Mr. Sanders cannot be mathematically eliminated in the delegate race on Tuesday night, his path to success has narrowed to a sliver.

Mr. Biden struck notes of unity in a speech in Philadelphia, thanking Mr. Sanders and his supporters “for their tireless energy and their passion.” He added, “We share a common goal, and together, we’ll defeat Donald Trump.”

Mr. Sanders has a chance to make up some ground in North Dakota and Washington State, which held nominating contests as well, but those races have not yet been called.

Both Mr. Biden and Mr. Sanders canceled planned primary-night rallies in Cleveland amid coronavirus fears. Mr. Sanders, who is spending the evening in Burlington, Vt., will not speak tonight.