Republican and Democratic White House hopefuls descend on NY ahead of primary.

New York state of mind: Clinton, Sanders debate in Brooklyn Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered April 15, 2016
New York state of mind: Clinton, Sanders debate in Brooklyn

With days until the New York presidential primary, the 2016 race has descended on the Empire State. Democrats Clinton and Sanders, who both have New York roots, faced off in their most contentious debate -- arguing about gun control, the minimum wage and Wall Street. GOP frontrunner Trump holds a significant lead in his home state, but he says the RNC delegate system is "rigged."

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