Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) holds the hand of his spouse Jane ... [+] O'Meara Sanders as he takes the stage during a primary night event on February 11, 2020 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesTopline: Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night, the Associated Press projected, solidifying his status as a frontrunner in the crowded Democratic field—but Pete Buttigieg and, unexpectedly, Amy Klobuchar weren’t far behind. Sanders’ win secures a crucial early victory for the progressive wing of the Democratic party who were looking to repeat the same success the campaign had in New Hampshire during the 2016 primary against Hillary Clinton. Crucial quote: “This victory here is the beginning of the end for Donald Trump,” Sanders said in his victory speech. What’s next: The next race of the primary will be in Nevada on Saturday, which has a caucus similar to Iowa instead of a traditional election like New Hampshire.

Source: Forbes February 12, 2020 05:15 UTC