Donald Trump’s near sweep of states on Tuesday — with the notable exception of Ohio — set up a true three-way race for the second half of the primary season. The results Tuesday night showed why it’s a race he could win. Despite his loss in Ohio, Mr. Trump is […] Read more »
Trump’s Path Stays Clearest; Clinton’s, Perhaps More So
This much came clear in the March 15 presidential primaries: Many voters like Donald Trump, while many others don’t. John Kasich is popular in his home state, while Marco Rubio isn’t. Strong conservatives support Ted Cruz. And Hillary Clinton can win Midwestern primaries. For Clinton, that might be enough, or […] Read more »
Almost Perfect Night for Hillary Clinton, and a Peek Ahead to the Fall
Tuesday night could not have gone much better for Hillary Clinton. The results on the Democratic side moved her closer to winning the nomination. The results on the Republican side pushed the G.O.P. even closer toward nominating a candidate who would be at a serious disadvantage in the general election. […] Read more »
The Path to a Contested Convention: Delegate Simulator
A series of primaries on Tuesday could change the dynamic of the Republican presidential race. CONT. Randy Yeip & Stuart A. Thompson, Wall Street Journal Read more »
Mini Super Tuesday Republican Exit Poll Analysis
Who turned out in the Mini Super Tuesday GOP primaries and what motivated their votes? … Here are some of our observations of exit poll results from primary states voting tonight. This latest update is based on preliminary exit poll results. CONT. ABC News Read more »
For the Anti-Trump Forces, It May Be Now or Never
As we’ve suggested, the past few weeks have been defined by increasingly-loud talk of a contested convention and the possibility that the presidential contest will go beyond the first ballot, something that has not happened in either party since 1952. The highly unusual circumstances on the Republican side, where the […] Read more »