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Oregon Democratic primary election results: Bernie Sanders wins

Bernie Sanders crushed Hillary Clinton in Oregon on Tuesday night, winning a symbolic victory if doing little to improve his actual chances at the Democratic nomination. The state was called for Sanders around 11:15 pm by the Associated Press. Regardless of the results, Hillary Clinton has an essentially insurmountable delegate and popular vote lead in the contest overall. She's going to be the nominee, and — while the final numbers are still being counted — Sanders's victory in Oregon will not meaningfully change the state of the race. Still, Sanders's landslide win may offer some tea leaves about the future of Democratic politics once his candidacy exits the national stage. And it could help us understand what it will take for future Democrats to capitalize on the coalition he's built throughout the primary. Why is Bernie Sanders so popular in Oregon? Oregon's Democrats combine Sanders's three best demographics — young voters, progressives,...