Colorado Democrats admit mistake that cost Bernie Sanders key delegate
Bernie Sanders won one more delegate in Colorado than first projected after the Colorado Democratic Party admitted this week that it misreported the March 1 caucus results from 10 precinct locations.
The error — first uncovered by The Denver Post — was shared with rival Hillary Clinton’s campaign by party officials but kept from Sanders until the Post told his staff Monday night.
The mistake is a minor shift with major implications. The new projection now shows the Vermont senator winning 39 delegates in Colorado, compared to 27 for Clinton.
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. speaks at a campaign rally, Monday, April 11, 2016, in Binghamton, N.Y. Sanders may be behind when it comes to delegates and votes, but he has one clear advantage over his Democratic and Republican counterparts, a lot of people actually like him. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., reacts to a fist waving supporter as he speaks at a campaign rally Monday, April 11, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton prepares to speak during a Suffolk County Democratic dinner in Holbrook, N.Y., Monday, April 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
