Looking back at the origins of Super Tuesday

Season 2016

William Brangham takes a look back at the origin of Super Tuesday and how it evolved.

Why has Super Tuesday come to play such a critical role in the presidential nomination process? William Brangham takes a look back at the origin of Super Tuesday and how it evolved into the make-or-break contest it is today.

AIR DATE 3/1/16

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