RNC's Priebus: Close Hillary Victory in Nevada Shows 'Struggling Campaign'

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus Saturday called Hillary Clinton's four-point victory over Bernie Sanders in the Nevada Democratic caucus a "surprising underperformance" that further reflects a "struggling campaign" that makes it easier for the GOP to retake the White House.

"Hillary Clinton’s surprising underperformance in a state she should have won handily is another blow for her struggling campaign," Priebus said after Clinton defeated Sanders 52-48 percent. "Coming off a disastrous 22-point loss in New Hampshire, Hillary Clinton fell far short of the resounding victory she needed to calm the nerves of the Democrat establishment.

"Just weeks ago, the Clinton campaign was projecting a blowout, but they once again had to pull out all of the stops to avoid another loss.

"The fact that Bernie Sanders has shown the ability to compete anywhere on the map says as much about Democrats' dissatisfaction with Hillary Clinton and her weaknesses as a candidate as it does about the sharp left turn their party has taken," Priebus said.

"A prolonged nominating contest where Hillary Clinton is forced to outflank a self-avowed socialist will only make it easier for Republicans to recapture the White House."

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