MSNBC looks at how Bernie Sanders can still win the Democratic nomination

How Bernie Sanders can still win, by MSNBC — (Image credit: MSNBC/YouTube)

Seven states hold Democratic contests next Tuesday, wrapping up this long primary season, and Bernie Sanders is still in the race. "What gives?" asked MSNBC's Jacob Soboroff. "Why, on the eve of one of the last presidential nominating contests, is the race still going, if it's out of reach" for Sanders? He answered his own questions: "Well, technically, it's not. Sanders is behind in the delegate count, but there's still a chance." If you are a Sanders fan, don't get your hopes up too high — it is a very small chance, and it involves unlikely events. But yes, Sanders could technically still win this. To find out why — or to have some of your questions about delegates and superdelegates answered — watch below. Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.