(VOVworld)- Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump each extended their leads on Tuesday, winning multiple primary victories that made it all the more improbable that their rivals can catch up with them in the race for their party’s presidential nomination. Clinton won victories in Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina and Florida, and Missouri. It was a big setback to Bernie Sanders in the Democratic race, as he had sought to capitalize on a surprise win last week in Michigan. Hillary won 49.6% of the votes and Bernie Sanders got 49.4%, a narrow difference. On the Republican side, Trump won a decisive victory in Missouri with 40.8% of the votes. Trump also won Florida, North Carolina and Illinois, overcoming a wave of attack ads and negative publicity against his campaign rhetoric and some violent disturbances at his rallies. … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump win big in Super Tuesday 2
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US election 2016: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump rack up more wins
(VOVworld) – Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton moved closer to winning their parties’ nominations with a series of victories in the Super Tuesday elections, the biggest day of the primary campaign. Clinton and Trump each won seven of 11 states as they distanced themselves from party rivals and looked ahead to a November presidential election showdown. Clinton has now won at least 441 of the 865 delegates at stake. She now has at least 984 delegates. Trump has won at least 186 of the delegates at stake in Tuesday’s contests. Trump now has at least 268 delegates. … [Read more...] about US election 2016: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump rack up more wins
Donald Trump continues the center of second GOP debate
(VOVworld) - Eleven Republicans concluded the second debate at the Ronald Reagan Library in California on Wednesday in the race for the Republican nomination, with insurgent front-runner Donald Trump at center stage. During the debate, which lasted 3 hours, the candidates discussed a series of hot issues including Iran’s nuclear deal, immigration, taxation, the budget, and the specter of a government shutdown over Planned Parenthood funding. Donald Trump, a billionaire businessman, has become the first Republican presidential candidate to top 33% support in the race for the Republican nomination and was the target of criticism by almost all the other Republican rivals. The second gathering offered an opportunity for Republican voters to compare the 11 presidential candidates. The party has planned to organize 9 debates before its preliminary vote which will take place next February. Meanwhile the Democratic Party has scheduled 6 discussions with the first to be held on … [Read more...] about Donald Trump continues the center of second GOP debate
Defiant Donald Trump dominates US Republican TV debate
Donald Trump continued to dominate the Republican race for US president by causing further controversies in the first debate. The tycoon's refusal to rule out a third-party run drew boos from the audience on Thursday night. And he stood by offensive comments he has made in the past about women. The 10 candidates in Cleveland, selected by Fox News on the basis of recent national polls, provided a frank and bruising exchange of views. Facing some tough questions from the debate moderators, the candidates tried to stand out in a crowded Republican field. Key moments included: • "I don't have time for total political correctness," said Mr Trump, when asked about misogynistic remarks • Jeb Bush called Mr Trump a divisive figure over comments he made about immigrants • In a testy exchange, Chris Christie attacked Rand Paul over surveillance curbs • All candidates condemned nuclear deal with Iran • Join Isis against America and you sign your death warrant, … [Read more...] about Defiant Donald Trump dominates US Republican TV debate
Donald Trump announces 2016 Presidential candidate
On June 16th, billionaire businessman and reality television star, Donald Trump officially announced his candidate for the 2016 US presidential candidate. "I am officially running for president of the United States and we are going to make our country great again," he told supporters at New York's Trump Towers on Fifth Avenue. He added : "I will be the greatest president that God ever created". Beside Donal Trump, eleven other Republicans have announced they are running for next November's election, the latest being former Florida Governor, Jeb Bush who launched his candidacy on June 15th. Donald Trump (born on June 14th, 1946) is an American business magnate, investor, television personality, author, and politician. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner, and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have made him a well-known celebrity. In 2010, Trump expressed … [Read more...] about Donald Trump announces 2016 Presidential candidate