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How earlier California primary could affect 2020 Democrats

Season 2019 Episode 386 | 8m 28s

For decades, California has been largely an afterthought in Democratic presidential primaries. But this year, the state moved up its contest to Super Tuesday -- thus increasing its level of influence on winnowing a crowded candidate field. Stephanie Sy reports and joins John Yang to discuss how California’s diverse electorate and experimentation with progressive policies could shape the 2020 race.

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