Would not be able to treat you fairly because of that policy . Yes, it is possible, thoroughly. And objections, upsetting lead gz republicans who are finally look, i dont condone any comments, we can press on other topics. Would you consider it is racism . Was that not a racist statement . I could not disagree more of what he had to say. Good day everyone, i am Andrea Mitchell. The democratic nomination for the presidency with Hillary Clinton. Sanders is not backing down. Clinton is turning her attention to the general election where donald trump is giving her plenty to work with, even a reported contender. N Newt Gingrich found trumps comment is too much to beare. This is a mistake he makes. First of all, this judge is born in indiana. This would have been thrown out. As far as this is concerned, elves surprised at newt and thought it was inappropriate of what he said. Joining me now is nbcs katy tur and casey cold front and nbcs kris jansing. Katy, first to you, both campaigns focuse
Investigation . Into plus, the tone deaf plea that a rapist shouldnt have to pay such a steep price for, quote, 20 minutes of action. Why did a College Athlete who was found guilty get six months for raping an unconscious woman . Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the lead. Im jake tapper. Donald trump digging in on a heated and inflammatory attack. Mainly, his argument that a judges mexican heritage makes him unable to be fair in his case. Never mind the district judge court Gonzalo Curiel has never expressed an opinion on the wall publicly or that before a republican governor assistant u. S. Attorney curiel had to live under tight security after taking on a mexican drug cartel. Republican officials of all stripes are strongly condemning trumps words six weeks before he officially becomes their standard bearer at the convention in cleveland. Sara murray is joining me. Hes taking the same tone, slamming what donald trump has had to say, saying it reflects badly on our party and our n
Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with kate snow. After so many months of hardfought battles between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, tonight, voters in the u. S. Territory of puerto rico could be the ones to help push Hillary Clinton over the finish line and seal her position as the nominee for the democratic party. It hasnt happened yet, and for the moment, both sanders and clinton are still looking ahead to tuesdays primary in california, as donald trump continues to draw controversial today. We begin tonight with our Kristen Welker on the road with Hillary Clinton in Northern California. Hi, kristen. Kate, good evening. Clinton Campaign Officials tell me tonight they feel confident about their chances in puerto rico. Both Democratic Candidates are fighting it out for delegaterich california, which votes next tuesday. All this as republicans are growing increasingly concerned about their partys presumptive nominee. Reporter donald tr
I want to stay here in california. It means it means the world to me. Reporter just a few delegates of hitting that magic number, kpln is looking to tuesdays final round of democratic primaries to seal the deal. On tuesday i will have decisively won the popular vote, and i will have decisively won the pledged delegate majority. You cant get much more than that out of a primary season. Reporter clinton telling cnns jake tapper after tuesdays contest shes pushing for party unity. I expect senator sanders to do the same, and that we will come together and be prepared to go to the convention in a unified way. Reporter but clintons rival Bernie Sanders argues that clintons super delegates shouldnt be counted just yet. Hillary clinton will not have the requisite number of pledged delegates to win the democratic nomination at the end of the nominating process. The Democratic National convention will be a contested convention. Reporter vowing to take his campaign all the way to the convention,
Her partys president ial nomination with another big victory. Cnn projects the frontrunner will win puerto ricos democratic primary, and that puts clinton just 29 delegates from the number she needs to clinch the nomination. Now, clinton and rival Bernie Sanders are now looking ahead to the final round of primary contests. And california is the biggest of the six races on tuesday. Clinton and sanders are in a dead heat among the states eligible voters according to a recent poll. But clinton holds a tenpoint lead over sanders in a survey of likely voters. Despite the odds and delegate math, Bernie Sanders says hes not leaving the race. Chief washington correspondent jake tapper spoke with the candidate in california. Reporter Bernie Sanders is barnstorming california where polls are very tight ahead of tuesdays primary here. Hillary clinton holds a significant lead in delegates, but sanders says hes not concerned and that he will end up the Democratic Partys nominee next month at the co