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Politics

As primaries move on, Clinton to be tested by Sanders while Republicans take aim at Trump

by DAN BALZ February 9, 2016February 10, 2016

Fierce battles can be expected in South Carolina and Nevada, the next two states on the calendar.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Exit polling shows trust was factor in Sanders’ Democratic primary win

by EMILY SWANSON and TAMMY WEBBER February 9, 2016February 10, 2016

The primary day survey also shows Republicans feeling more negative about their politicians than Democrats feel about theirs.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump, Sanders win big in New Hampshire primaries; Kasich second in Republican race

by JULIE PACE and KATHLEEN RONAYNE February 9, 2016February 10, 2016

Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz battle for third place and sustain their candidacies as the campaign heads to South Carolina.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump, Sanders look to win New Hampshire; some just hope to survive

by JULIE PACE and KATHLEEN RONAYNE February 9, 2016February 9, 2016

Jeb Bush, John Kasich and Chris Christie are banking on good showings in the Republican primary to prove they’re viable candidates.

Politics

Sanders, Kasich win first votes in tiny New Hampshire town

by Sun JournalFebruary 9, 2016February 9, 2016

Dixville, one of three communities that open the polls at midnight, gives all four of its Democratic votes to Bernie Sanders and three of its five Republican votes to John Kasich.

News, Politics

Trump aiming for New Hampshire win, rivals aim to survive

by JOSH LEDERMAN and KEN THOMAS February 8, 2016February 8, 2016

The Democratic race between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders swerved in a new direction after a pair of prominent Clinton supporters railed against female voters who are backing Sanders.