Media calls Election for Hillary before California: Superdelegate System under Fire

The prediction is likely to stir controversy among Sanders supporters and critics of the superdelegate system, which has been branded "anti-democratic." The race between Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton is not even over yet, but the latter has already won the Democratic nomination, according to the Associated Press.

.com | Clinton said to clinch nomination, but won’t cry victory

Hillary Clinton has captured the Democratic White House nomination according to US delegate counts released Monday, hours before the last major primaries of 2016, taking a historic step towards becoming America's first female commander-in-chief. Passing the milestone of 2 383 delegates secures Clinton's status as the presumptive nominee, ensuring she will go head-to-head with Republican real estate tycoon Donald Trump in an unprecedented showdown for the White House.

Clinton clinches nomination, becomes first woman to be major party nominee: AP

Hillary Clinton greets supporters at a rally at Long Beach City College on the final day of California campaigning on June 6, 2016. Hillary Clinton greets supporters at a rally at Long Beach City College on the final day of California campaigning on June 6, 2016.

Trump’s ‘my African-American’ remark turns critics to target

In this photo taken Friday, June 3, 2016, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, left, talks to Gregory Cheadle as he leaves a campaign rally at the Redding Municipal Airport, in Redding, Calif. Cheadle, whom Trump singled out while calling him "my African-American," said Monday that he is now the target of harsh criticism, including comments he feels are more racist than the remark by the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

Battle over Bernie in Brown-Schultz household? Read Story Deirdre Shesgreen, USATODAY

The Democratic presidential race has been a hot topic in Sen. Sherrod Brown's household - and not because the Ohio Democrat is rumored to be on front-runner Hillary Clinton's short list for vice president. Brown and his wife, columnist Connie Schultz, are both big Clinton supporters.

Obama, Sanders Speak as Endorsement of Clinton Planned

President Barack Obama walks across the South Lawn after returning to the White House from New Jersey on May 15, 2016, in Washington. President Barack Obama spoke by phone with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders as Obama prepares to endorse Hillary Clinton after she amasses the number of delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination for president, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bill Maher Reflects On Humor, Politics In Wild 2016 Election

Bill Maher speaks onstage at the Cinema For Peace event benefitting J/P Haitian Relief Organization in Los Angeles held at Montage Hotel on January 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The wild antics and unusual nature of the 2016 presidential campaign could be seen as good fortune to a comedian.

On cusp, Clinton keeps focused: ‘Not over until it’s over’

Hillary Clinton stood on the cusp Monday of having enough delegates to claim the Democratic presidential nomination, having overwhelmed Bernie Sanders in a pair of weekend elections in the Caribbean. Yet the former secretary of state barely noted her commanding wins Saturday in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Sunday in Puerto Rico, instead remaining focused on Tuesday's contests in California and five other states - and a general election matchup to come against presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump.

President Obama preparing to endorse Hillary Clinton

With Hillary Clinton on the verge of securing the Democratic nomination for president, Obama is on the verge of formally endorsing his former secretary of state and starting to aggressively make the case against Republican Donald Trump. White House officials say the announcement could come within days, although not before Democrats in New Jersey, California and four other states vote Tuesday in contests expected to solidify Clinton's claim.

After weekend wins, Clinton on cusp of Democratic nomination

Hillary Clinton stands on the cusp of having enough delegates to claim the Democratic presidential nomination, having overwhelmed Bernie Sanders in a pair of weekend elections in the Caribbean. Yet the former secretary of state barely noted her commanding wins Saturday in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Sunday in Puerto Rico, instead remaining focused on Tuesday's contest in California and five other states - and a general election matchup to come against presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump.

Back Clinton or not? On brink of possible defeat, Sanders fans face big dilemma

A soul-searching exercise awaits Democrats opposed to Hillary Clinton, who is on the cusp of securing their party's presidential nomination Tuesday. They'll soon be asked to support her in the general-election showdown against Donald Trump if she concludes the last big batch of primaries with an insurmountable lead, as expected.

Hillary Clinton wins Puerto Rico primary

Washington, June 6 : Democratic party front-runner Hillary Clinton won Puerto Rico's primary on Sunday, putting her on a trajectory to claim the party's presidential nomination on Tuesday. At the time the race was called, she had 64 per cent of the vote to 34 per cent of the vote for rival Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

Ready to back Clinton, Obama works to unite fractured Dems

President Barack Obama opened a determined fence-mending mission Wednesday, hoping to use his popularity among Democrats to unite the party behind Hillary Clinton and draw in Bernie Sanders supporters reluctant to give up after a grueling primary fight. In his first public remarks on the primary since Clinton clinched the nomination, Obama acknowledged the lingering bruised feelings and sought to shower praise on both candidates.

Hillary Clinton wins Puerto Rico primary, nears Democratic nomination

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton makes a major address on national security, saying her Republican rival Donald Trump is "temperamentally unfit" to be president. Washington: Hillary Clinton cruised to victory in Puerto Rico's Democratic primary on Sunday, putting her on the cusp of mathematically clinching the party's nomination and becoming the first woman to lead a major US presidential ticket.

Bernie Sanders tells supporters to knock off the violence

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, Monday, May 23, 2016, in Los Angeles. Bernie Sanders made a direct appeal to supporters in an interview that aired Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," imploring them not to engage in violence after a week in which protesters - some apparently loyal to the Democratic underdog - attacked Donald Trump backers in California.