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Sunday, February 21, 2016

Donald Trump Wins South Carolina Primary as Jeb Bush Quits Race

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rolled to victory on Saturday in South Carolina in a contest that saw former Florida Governor Jeb Bush drop out, while Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton beat back a strong challenge from Bernie Sanders in Nevada.

The victories by Trump, who is running as an anti-establishment outsider, and Clinton, a preeminent political insider, solidified their positions as the front-runners to win their parties' respective nominations ahead of the Nov. 8 presidential election.

The night's most prominent casualty, Bush suffered a distant fourth place finish in the Republican contest and announced he had suspended his campaign, ending his dream of becoming a third Bush president after his father and brother.

"The people of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina have spoken, and I really respect their decision," an emotional Bush said in Columbia. He finished far out of the running in each of the first three states.

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12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Finally a Bush that couldn't buy a presidency.100 million last ditch attempt a still no support. Wow must be nice to not be phased but such monetary losses

Anonymous said...

Well Jeb dropping out is wonderful news now all we have to worry about is the RNC overstepping and refusing to promote the front runner.

Anonymous said...

Truth be told bush was out of money and time.....loser

Anonymous said...

that would be a foolish move by the rnc. Trump has st himself up well. He struck a deal with the RNC that he can't lose unless he loses the support of the masses.

11:45 AM said...

Let's hope so 2:20pm

Anonymous said...

I'm sure Trump is lying but at least he is telling lies I want to hear. No doubt we need a break from the same song and dance.. Taxing the Rich, pay raise to middle class, blah blah blah. Bernie is saying some of the same things Potus said in 07-16. YouTube it if you don't believe me. Trump 2016.

Anonymous said...

Scariest election year I have ever seen. I wouldn't vote for any of them. Either side.

Anonymous said...

920 who have you voted for in the past?

Anonymous said...

920 Voted for Obama... one more person thats stupid and helped ruin our country.

Anonymous said...

11:45 / 2:20 - if the RNC doesn't coalesce around whoever, they're giving up the election!

Either of the dummocrats remaining will plunge this country in to a total cesspool...just look at Baltimore, Chicago, and Detroit if you want examples!

Obama Crooked Bastardo said...

No More Bushes
No More Clinton's

Anonymous said...

Just constantly remind yourself of what the USSR represents.United Soviet SOCIALIST Republic.