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Is the Republican presidential nomination process fair?

The Republican nomination may not go to the candidate with the most votes. Is that fair?

Aired 04/15/2016 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

Is the Republican presidential nomination process fair?

Clip: 4/15/2016 | 4m 4s

The Republican nomination may not go to the candidate with the most votes. Is that fair?

Heading into the New York primary, Donald Trump has a tall order to reach the magic number of 1,237 delegates needed to win the Republican presidential nomination, increasing the possibility that when Republicans convene in Cleveland, Ohio this July for their convention, the nomination will be contested. NewsHour Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield shares his thoughts on the scenario.

Aired 04/15/2016 | Rating NR

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