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May 18, 2016

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A Defiant Sanders Threatens Democratic Unity
Wed, 18 May 2016 13:34:44 GMT

From NBC's Chuck Todd, Mark Murray and Carrie Dann

Remember when it was the Republicans who had a unity problem? Well, consider the events and actions of the last four days on the Democratic side. On Saturday, Bernie Sanders' supporters revolted at the Nevada state Democratic convention -- all over a caucus process Hillary Clinton originally won in February, 53%-47%. Afterwards, the state party chairwoman recounted receiving death threats and vile messages. On Tuesday, Sanders released a statement doubling down on the Nevada protest: Although he said he condemned violence and harassment, he didn't apologize and accused "the Democratic leadership" of using "its power to prevent a fair and transparent process from taking place." And last night, after his narrow apparent loss in Kentucky and win in Oregon, Sanders struck a defiant tone at his rally in California, challenging the Democratic Party. "The Democratic Party is going to have to make a very, very profound and important decision," he warned. And per NBC's Danny Freeman, the crowd booed mentions of the party and chanted, "Bernie or Bust" repeatedly. After Clinton's win in New York last month, we wondered how Sanders would land his plane given Clinton's near-insurmountable lead in the delegate race. Well, the plane is now experiencing some serious turbulence. Will he be Sully Sullenberger? Or a kamikaze pilot? Click for more.

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