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More from Primary election results 2016

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Results from today’s primaries in Ohio, Florida, and 3 other big statesResults from today’s primaries in Ohio, Florida, and 3 other big states
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Donald Trump has won Florida.

By Libby Nelson
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Five big states voted in today’s primaries. Here are the results so far.Five big states voted in today’s primaries. Here are the results so far.
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Donald Trump won the giant prize of Florida.

By Libby Nelson
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Hillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders in Illinois, cementing her strong nightHillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders in Illinois, cementing her strong night
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Clinton also won Ohio, North Carolina, and Florida tonight.

By Jeff Stein
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Ted Cruz all of a sudden showered praise on Marco Rubio in his election night speechTed Cruz all of a sudden showered praise on Marco Rubio in his election night speech
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Cruz on onetime rival: “Marco’s story, his passion, inspires me.”

By Jeff Stein
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Here’s the math for Bernie Sanders going forward. It doesn’t look good.Here’s the math for Bernie Sanders going forward. It doesn’t look good.
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Hillary Clinton just expanded her delegate lead substantially.

By Andrew Prokop
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Donald Trump is Republican leaders’ faultDonald Trump is Republican leaders’ fault
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Time to point some fingers at Mitt, Reince, and the rest.

By Matthew Yglesias
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John Kasich vows to win the Republican nomination after taking his first stateJohn Kasich vows to win the Republican nomination after taking his first state
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Kasich still trails Trump by about 400 delegates after his Ohio victory.

By Jeff Stein
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Hillary Clinton had an amazing night — and not just because of her victoriesHillary Clinton had an amazing night — and not just because of her victories
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The Republican Party has lost their best chance against Hillary Clinton.

By Ezra Klein
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Marco Rubio on the end of his campaign: “We should have seen this coming”Marco Rubio on the end of his campaign: “We should have seen this coming”
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Rubio suspended his presidential campaign in a heartfelt speech on Tuesday night.

By Jeff Stein
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich wins at home and stops Trump from carrying a big stateOhio Gov. John Kasich wins at home and stops Trump from carrying a big state
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Kasich won his first state and gets 66 delegates.

By Tara Golshan
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Hillary Clinton holds off surging Bernie Sanders to win OhioHillary Clinton holds off surging Bernie Sanders to win Ohio
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Clinton can breathe a big sigh of relief after winning Ohio tonight.

By Jeff Stein
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Marco Rubio just quit the race. The establishment couldn’t save him.Marco Rubio just quit the race. The establishment couldn’t save him.
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Rubio’s candidacy wasn’t doomed to fail. But it did, and it’s not clear he or his party can recover.

By Dara Lind
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Twitter is dancing on the Marco Rubio campaign’s graveTwitter is dancing on the Marco Rubio campaign’s grave
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Marco Rubio (March 8): “I believe with all my heart that the winner of the Florida primary … will be the nominee of the Republican Party.”

By German Lopez
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Hillary Clinton wins Florida, a state that played to her strengthsHillary Clinton wins Florida, a state that played to her strengths
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Hillary Clinton has won the Florida primary after polling double digit leads over Sanders in the weeks leading up to Super Tuesday II.

By Tara Golshan
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Donald Trump wins big in Marco Rubio’s home state of FloridaDonald Trump wins big in Marco Rubio’s home state of Florida
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It’s the ultimate blow to Rubio’s campaign.

By Libby Nelson
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Tonight’s results will determine whether Trump takes a near-insurmountable leadTonight’s results will determine whether Trump takes a near-insurmountable lead
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Here are three scenarios for how things might play out.

By Andrew Prokop
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How to make sense of the results in Tuesday’s Republican primariesHow to make sense of the results in Tuesday’s Republican primaries
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It could be a big night for Trump, or a big night for his rivals.

By Libby Nelson
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If current trends continue, Donald Trump will clinch the nomination — but not until JuneIf current trends continue, Donald Trump will clinch the nomination — but not until June
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Trump has some wiggle room, but not too much.

By Andrew Prokop
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4 states voted on Tuesday. Here are the latest results.4 states voted on Tuesday. Here are the latest results.
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Will Donald Trump keep winning?

By Andrew Prokop
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Donald Trump got tons of good news in Tuesday’s election resultsDonald Trump got tons of good news in Tuesday’s election results
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Marco Rubio has collapsed, and John Kasich failed to supplant Trump in Michigan.

By Andrew Prokop
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Bernie Sanders wins Michigan after trailing by more than 20 points in the pollsBernie Sanders wins Michigan after trailing by more than 20 points in the polls
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The win suggests Sanders also has a real shot at many of the delegate-rich states — like Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin — that lie ahead.

By Jeff Stein
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Saturday’s election results show Donald Trump can still be stoppedSaturday’s election results show Donald Trump can still be stopped
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For the first time in nearly a month, Trump looks mortal.

By Andrew Prokop
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Here’s when the polls close in today’s electionsHere’s when the polls close in today’s elections
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Will Trump continue his winning streak?

By Andrew Prokop
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5 states voted today. Here are the latest results.5 states voted today. Here are the latest results.
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Can Ted Cruz stop Donald Trump’s momentum?

By Andrew Prokop