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Trump's Triumph? What to Watch on Super Tuesday

Both front-runners could be unstoppable after today

(Newser) - Super Tuesday is upon us—and it could be the day that changes the Republican Party forever. With 11 states holding GOP primaries and caucuses, rival candidates are doing their best to dent Donald Trump, but the party establishment fears that the time when his candidacy could be stopped is...

John Oliver Slams Trump for 22 Minutes

Host calls him 'a litigious serial liar' and 'America's back mole'

(Newser) - John Oliver has mostly ignored Donald Trump on Last Week Tonight. On Sunday, his silence came to an end with what Vox calls the "Trump takedown America has been waiting for." He started by calling Trump "America's back mole: it may have seemed harmless a year...

How Sanders Stays Alive on Super Tuesday

He's got to win big in certain states and up the delegate count

(Newser) - With Super Tuesday just a day away, these are the hurdles Bernie Sanders needs to clear to remain a viable candidate against Hillary Clinton:
  • He's got to connect with minority voters. And quickly. The New York Times has Clinton—who killed Sanders by an 87-to-13 margin among black voters
...

With Super Tuesday Nigh, a Wave of Endorsements

Rubio, Sanders, Trump pick up new supporters

(Newser) - The Sunday before Super Tuesday saw a wave of headline-grabbing endorsements for both Republican and Democratic presidential candidates. Here's the latest on who's supporting whom:
  • Marco Rubio No. 1: Hobby Lobby CEO David Green said in a statement that he's impressed with the way Rubio "carries
...

Donald Trump to Chris Christie: 'Go Home'

Leading GOP candidate gives instructions to his supporter

(Newser) - Donald Trump responded to Chris Christie's rousing introduction on an airport tarmac Saturday with a direct message: "Go home." After Christie's introductory remarks in Tennessee, which ran for several minutes, Trump shook the hand of his high-profile supporter and gave instructions picked up by the stage...

Landslide: Clinton Routs Sanders in South Carolina

She benefits from strong black turnout

(Newser) - The least suspenseful primary of the 2016 election year is in the books, with Hillary Clinton cruising to an easy win over Bernie Sanders in South Carolina. The AP and CNN called the race as soon as the polls closed at 7pm. Strong turnout by African-Americans sealed the victory for...

What to Expect in Saturday's South Carolina Primary

Clinton expected to win, but margin of victory is key

(Newser) - Voting in South Carolina's Democratic primary Saturday wraps up at 7pm, and if the polls are correct, you can expect the race to be called soon after: Hillary Clinton is expected to be the easy winner, reports USA Today . What really matters is the margin of victory given the...

Christie Endorses Trump
 Christie Endorses Trump 
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Feb 26, 2016 12:39 PM CST

Christie Endorses Trump

Calls him the 'best person' to beat Clinton

(Newser) - A big get for Donald Trump: Chris Christie endorsed him Friday in a surprise announcement, CNN reports. "The best person to beat Hillary Clinton on that stage last night is undoubtedly Donald Trump," Christie said during a press conference with Trump in Texas. Trump's response: "Generally...

Trump Happy With Online Polls, but Not With Spelling

Internet thinks he won the debate

(Newser) - Pundits seem to think Marco Rubio won Thursday night's debate—but for those hoping Donald Trump would see a decrease in his popularity after being attacked left and right by Rubio and Cruz, well, sorry. The Hill points out two online surveys in which Trump is leading: one at...

If Rubio Fails to Win a Single State Tuesday, He's Still Alive

He can still pile up delegates, Upshot blog explains

(Newser) - Whether Marco Rubio's aggressive performance in Thursday's debate translates into success on Super Tuesday remains an open question, but the Upshot blog has some hopeful news for his campaign: Even if Donald Trump sweeps all the states in play—and polls suggest he has a decent chance of...

Lindsey Graham: 'My Party Has Gone Bats--- Crazy'

He really let loose at the Washington Press Club Foundation Dinner

(Newser) - Lindsey Graham spoke at the Washington Press Club Foundation Dinner Thursday night, and he really did not hold back. Gawker points out some tweets quoting Graham, including "My party has gone batshit crazy" and "If you kill Ted Cruz on the floor of the Senate, and the trial...

Cruz a &#39;Basket Case,&#39; Other Heated Lines From Debate
Cruz a 'Basket Case,' Other Lines From Fiery Debate
GOP DEBATE
Feb 26, 2016 12:15 AM CST

Cruz a 'Basket Case,' Other Lines From Fiery Debate

Rubio and Cruz finally came to life, took on Trump

(Newser) - The zingers came fast and furious in Thursday night's heated GOP debate, with most of them flying back and forth between Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and Ted Cruz. Some notable quotes, via CNN , the New York Times , Mediaite , and the Washington Post :
  • Trump: "You look at our borders,
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Carson Talks About 'Fruit Salad,' Twitter Goes Nuts

He was referring to appointing a new Supreme Court justice, naturally

(Newser) - If you happened to log onto Twitter Thursday night and saw "THE FRUIT SALAD OF THEIR LIFE" trending, it would be understandable to think the Food Network or the Cooking Channel was up to something big. But it was Ben Carson who woke the Internet up with this phrase—...

Fireworks Start Early Over Immigration
 Fireworks Start 
 Early Against Trump 
GOP DEBATE
Feb 25, 2016 8:37 PM CST

Fireworks Start Early Against Trump

Rubio, Cruz don't waste time tag-teaming Trump on amnesty, hiring foreign workers

(Newser) - For those wondering who was going to go after who in Thursday night's GOP debate in Houston, it was pretty clear early on that both Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz were focused on front-runner Donald Trump—and he gave what they sent his way right back, specifically on the...

Poll Wants to Know: Is Ted Cruz the Zodiac Killer?

It's the final question on a survey from Public Policy Polling

(Newser) - A sampling of tweets sent within minutes of each other on Thursday: "I'm confused and I'm just trying to get to the bottom of this. Is Ted Cruz the Zodiac killer? Or is he not?" and "Is Ted Cruz the Zodiac killer? I haven't seen...

What to Watch in Thursday's GOP Debate

5 candidates left as Super Tuesday approaches

(Newser) - There are just a few days left before Super Tuesday, meaning Thursday night's GOP debate in Houston gives the five remaining candidates a final chance to make their case before voters in more than a dozen states and territories head to the polls. Here's what to look for...

Romney Thinks There May Be 'Bombshell' in Trump's Taxes

Maybe he's not so rich, or isn't paying the taxes we'd expect, speculates Romney

(Newser) - In a bit of an ironic twist, former presidential candidate Mitt Romney is publicly calling on Donald Trump to release his tax information and speculating on what the Republican frontrunner might be hiding, CNN reports. "We have good reason to believe that there's a bombshell in Donald Trump'...

Let the Speculation Begin: Who's Trump's VP?

Maybe Nikki Haley or Sarah Palin?

(Newser) - The phrase "presumptive nominee" is starting to emerge as a descriptor for Donald Trump, which has all kinds of story lines percolating:
  • It's time to begin pondering names for a Trump VP candidate, writes Chris Cillizza at the Washington Post . Cillizza's early short list includes Nikki Haley,
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'Waste of Time': Trump Gets 1st Congressional Endorsements

The Donald doesn't appear particularly moved

(Newser) - It seems everyone loves a winner. Fresh off his third GOP primary victory in a row , Donald Trump on Wednesday secured his first two congressional endorsements, ABC News reports. "We don't need a policy wonk as president; we need a leader as president," Rep. Duncan Hunter, a...

After Nevada Win, Trump Starting to Look Unstoppable

Some are calling him the 'presumptive nominee'

(Newser) - "We're winning, winning, winning the country," Donald Trump declared after a thumping win in Nevada's GOP caucuses Tuesday night—and many observers seem inclined to agree. He not only won by what appears to be his biggest margin yet, he swept almost every category of voters,...

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