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Hillary Clinton has crossed the line ahead of Bernie Sanders in New York primary election on Tuesday, crushing hopes among his supporters that a recent winning streak could change the direction of the Democratic presidential race.
With over 98.4% of the votes tallied, Clinton led 57.9% to 42.1% and was ahead in New York City. With more than 1.7 million Democratic votes counted, Clinton held a lead in excess of 280,000. By midnight local time she had won 135 delegates to 104 for Sanders.
Appearing at a victory rally in Midtown Manhattan, the former secretary of state said: “Tonight, the race for the Democratic nomination is in the home stretch and victory is in sight.”
After an acrimonious Democratic contest in a state where both candidates have strong personal roots, the former secretary of state is expected to call on Democrats to begin the process of unifying against Republicans, even though Sanders may continue campaigning until July.
Clinton is expected replicate her win in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, which hold primaries on April 26, as she edge closer toward representing the Democrats at United States general election in November.
With over 98.4% of the votes tallied, Clinton led 57.9% to 42.1% and was ahead in New York City. With more than 1.7 million Democratic votes counted, Clinton held a lead in excess of 280,000. By midnight local time she had won 135 delegates to 104 for Sanders.
Appearing at a victory rally in Midtown Manhattan, the former secretary of state said: “Tonight, the race for the Democratic nomination is in the home stretch and victory is in sight.”
After an acrimonious Democratic contest in a state where both candidates have strong personal roots, the former secretary of state is expected to call on Democrats to begin the process of unifying against Republicans, even though Sanders may continue campaigning until July.
Clinton is expected replicate her win in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, which hold primaries on April 26, as she edge closer toward representing the Democrats at United States general election in November.