Election 2016

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Sanders, Clinton Asked if Trump Is a Racist

They didn't say he isn't

(Newser) - Perhaps getting in some practice for the general election, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton spent the opening minutes of Wednesday's Democratic debate in Florida bashing Republican frontrunner Donald Trump. After Univision's moderators attempted to get Clinton to call Trump a racist—bait she refused to take—she turned...

What Sanders' Startling Michigan Win Means

The polls in Michigan were way off

(Newser) - It was a big night for Bernie: The senator from Vermont scored an upset win in Michigan that is certain to cause some sleepless nights for Hillary Clinton strategists—though her delegate count is still on track—and gives him momentum heading into some big votes next week. Donald Trump,...

Where the Delegate Math Now Stands

Clinton extended her lead despite Michigan loss

(Newser) - There was plenty of drama in Tuesday's voting, with triple victories for Donald Trump and a stunning win for Bernie Sanders in Michigan. There were fewer surprises, however, in the delegate math at the end of the night, which leaves both front-runners on course to win their respective nominations....

Trump's 'QVC' Press Conference Is Roundly Mocked

Come for the candidate, stay for the Trump Steaks

(Newser) - On the heels of his Mississippi and Michigan wins , Donald Trump on Tuesday held a 45-minute press conference from the Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Fla., and that was far from the only Trump brand on display. The candidate was last week dinged by Mitt Romney over ventures like...

Trump Hangs On to Michigan
 Trump Hangs On 
 to Michigan 
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Mar 9, 2016 1:22 AM CST

Trump Hangs On to Michigan

Cruz edges Kasich for 2nd place

(Newser) - Tuesday night's "crown jewel," as the AP puts it, is Michigan, and Donald Trump is king of the evening on the GOP side. Polls closed at 9pm EST, and NBC News called the race for Trump shortly after. With more than 99% of the vote in, Trump...

Mississippi Goes to Clinton
 Cruz, Trump, Clinton 
 Add More Wins 
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Mar 8, 2016 11:03 PM CST

Cruz, Trump, Clinton Add More Wins

Frontrunners grab early victories in Mississippi

(Newser) - All eyes were on Michigan on Tuesday night, but three other states were in play—including Mississippi, where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump each won easily. When the polls closed at 8pm ET, CNN and AP immediately called the race for Clinton, who continues her sweep of the Deep South...

Trump: Hitler Comparisons Are 'Terrible,' 'Ridiculous'

'I'm not happy about that'

(Newser) - Perhaps unsurprisingly, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump isn't super thrilled to learn he's being compared to Adolf Hitler with increasing frequency . "It's a terrible comparison," CNN quotes Trump as saying on Good Morning America Tuesday. "I'm not happy about that certainly." He also...

Florida Paper Burns GOP Candidates With Rare Move

'Sun Sentinel' refuses to endorse Trump, Cruz, Rubio, or Kasich

(Newser) - A New Hampshire paper regretted its GOP endorsement , but a newspaper in Florida isn't giving itself that chance. The editorial board for the South Florida Sun Sentinel is refusing to endorse any GOP candidate in the March 15 state primary because "the kind of person who should be...

How Tuesday&#39;s Voting Could Change the Race
 How Tuesday's Voting 
 Could Change the Race 
THE RUNDOWN
Mar 8, 2016 6:23 AM CST

How Tuesday's Voting Could Change the Race

Michigan loss would shock front-runners

(Newser) - Four states hold Republican contests on Tuesday and two states choose Democrats, but most eyes are on the biggest prize: Michigan. It will be the first big industrial state to vote, and analysts say how it votes will be a key indicator of how both the Democratic and Republican contests...

Michael Bloomberg: I&#39;m Out
 Michael Bloomberg: I'm Out 
Mar 7, 2016 5:57 PM CST

Michael Bloomberg: I'm Out

Former New York mayor won't run for president

(Newser) - Michael Bloomberg isn't running for president after all. The former New York mayor ended his flirtation with an independent ticket by writing an editorial published today under the headline "The Risk I Will Not Take," Politico reports. "When I look at the data, it’s clear...

Anti-Trump Groups Think He Might Be 'Peaking'

They're pouring money into key states

(Newser) - Ted Cruz's relatively strong performance in Saturday's GOP contests has raised a host of questions about the Republican race going forward, much of them centering on Donald Trump. Some highlights:
  • The New York Times details how anti-Trump groups are pouring millions into TV ads in key states amid
...

It&#39;s an Early Big Lead for Ted Cruz in Kansas Caucus
 Cruz, Trump Each Win 2; 
 Trump Tells Rubio to Fold 
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Mar 5, 2016 10:03 PM CST

Cruz, Trump Each Win 2; Trump Tells Rubio to Fold

'I want Ted one on one'

(Newser) - Ted Cruz picked up two double-digit victories against Donald Trump Saturday night with wins in Kansas and Maine, though Trump won much tighter contests in Louisiana and Kentucky. Trump will retain a sizable overall lead in delegates, but the Cruz wins show "there's no quick end in sight...

106K Sign Petition Calling for Bill Clinton's Arrest

They think he violated election laws on Super Tuesday

(Newser) - More than 106,000 people have signed a Change.org petition calling for "the immediate arrest of President Bill Clinton" for allegedly violating Massachusetts election laws. On Super Tuesday, Clinton was seen glad-handing voters and volunteers —and even kissing an elderly woman—at polling places. The problem? Campaigning...

How This Weekend's Voting Could Shake Out

Will Donald Trump be hurt by the raucous events of the week?

(Newser) - More Americans will line up and vote for their Republican or Democrat of choice this weekend . On Saturday, Kansas, Louisiana, Kentucky (GOP only), Maine (GOP only), and Nebraska (Democratic only) vote; on Sunday, Maine's Democrats get their turn, and Puerto Rico holds its Republican primary. How things could shake...

Ben Carson Raised the Most. But How'd He Spend It?

More went to fundraising, consultants than mass media advertising

(Newser) - Ben Carson ran for president, and his consultants won. The political newcomer, who said Friday that he was ending his bid for the White House , raised $58 million, more money than any other GOP contender raised. ( Time notes Ted Cruz is No. 2 in terms of direct fundraising.)...

Ben Carson Officially Drops Out

He'll move on to chair position at My Faith Votes

(Newser) - Ben Carson has officially ended his presidential campaign, two days after unofficially ending it . Carson got a standing ovation after making the announcement during an appearance at CPAC Friday and adding that he would remain "heavily involved in trying to save the nation," NBC News reports. His new...

Trump Changes Tune on Torturing Terrorists, Killing Their Families

'As president I will be bound by laws just like all Americans'

(Newser) - Apparently having slept on it, on Friday Donald Trump walked back the endorsement he gave to torturing terrorists and killing their families during the GOP debate Thursday night, the Wall Street Journal reports. "We should go for waterboarding, and we should go tougher than waterboarding," CNN quotes Trump...

Trump Cancels CPAC Appearance

He'll be at a rally in Kansas instead

(Newser) - Donald Trump was supposed to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday morning, but instead, he scheduled a rally in Kansas, which holds its caucuses that day. "Very disappointed @realDonaldTrump has decided at the last minute to drop out of #CPAC -- his choice sends a...

Ex-Dem Candidate Won't Vote for Clinton, Could Vote for Trump

Jim Webb says Clinton isn't 'inspirational'

(Newser) - During Thursday night's GOP debate, all three of Donald Trump's fellow candidates said they would support him if he received the nomination. On Friday, an even more surprising person kept that possibility open, Politico reports. Former Democratic presidential candidate Jim Webb says he won't vote for Hillary...

The Best Lines From Thursday's GOP Debate

'I guarantee you there's no problem'

(Newser) - Thursday's GOP debate in Detroit opened with Donald Trump boasting about the size of his penis . And it only got wilder from there, with Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio taking turns attacking the Republican frontrunner. Here are the best lines from the debate:

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