Sunday, February 21, 2016

Sunday's Headlines: Trump wins South Carolina; Bush drops out of GOP race

Clinton regains momentum after crushing defeat in N.H.; After beginning with great confidence, Bush's bid ends with devastating loss; Winners and losers from Nev. and S.C.; Trump claims front-runner status, but who is his most dangerous rival?;
 
Today's Headlines
The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors
 
 
Top Stories
Trump wins South Carolina; Bush drops out of GOP race
Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio bolstered their status as leading alternatives.
Clinton regains momentum after crushing defeat in N.H.
Her support among African American voters could bode extremely well for her given the run of Southern states with large black electorates voting in the coming weeks.
 
After beginning with great confidence, Bush's bid ends with devastating loss
The former Florida governor's departure removes the most high-profile contender from the GOP's "establishment" wing and potentially frees tens of millions of dollars for other Republicans.
 
Winners and losers from Nev. and S.C.
Clinton and Trump may be obvious winners, but there are some less obvious winners and losers from the night.
 
Trump claims front-runner status, but who is his most dangerous rival?
After South Carolina, some of the most critical questions about the direction of the GOP race remain unresolved.
 
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Donald Trump's utterly ridiculous budget plan
 
Trump wins again; Bush drops out
 
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Our impossible expectations of Clinton and all women in authority
 
Why the Democratic establishment fears Bernie Sanders
 
The Planned Parenthood witch hunt
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