Joe Biden coasted to blowout victories in Tuesday's three Democratic presidential primaries, expanding his nearly unbeatable lead in the race to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump in November and increasing pressure on rival Bernie Sanders to end his campaign.
The dominating wins in Florida, Illinois, and Arizona were a sign Democrats were ready to rally behind Biden and turn their focus to the looming Nov. 3 election battle against Trump, before the campaign enters an extended hiatus with no primary votes scheduled for weeks amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
The victories also raised questions about whether Sanders should continue his pursuit of the White House. Party leaders have worried about a repeat of 2016 when they believe the U.S. senator's long, bitter primary battle with Hillary Clinton played a role in her upset loss to Trump.