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Title: Trump, Clinton cruise to New York wins; Cruz must rely on contested convention
Source: FoxNews
URL Source: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/201 ... d-convention.html?intcmp=hpbt2
Published: Apr 20, 2016
Author: Fox News
Post Date: 2016-04-20 11:48:42 by misterwhite
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Views: 1302
Comments: 14

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton regained their stride in the presidential race Tuesday night, winning their respective primaries in New York — and sending a message to their rivals that their campaigns are back on track after recent stumbles.

Trump, in his home state, notched what appeared to be his biggest victory yet. Speaking to cheering supporters Tuesday night at Trump Tower, he declared: “We don’t have much of a race anymore.”

“[Texas] Senator [Ted] Cruz is just about mathematically eliminated,” Trump claimed. “We’re really, really rockin’.” Indeed, Cruz's poor showing left him with no mathematical chance of clinching the nomination before the Republican convention in July, though Trump could still end up short of the needed 1,237 needed to seal victory before the gathering.

With 94 percent of precincts reporting, Trump had garnered 60 percent of the vote, his highest total in any state. He had claimed at least 89 of New York's 95 Republican delegates.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich finished second in the state with 25 percent of the vote, leaving Cruz to finish third with 15 percent. Kasich was awarded at least three delegates, leaving Cruz in danger of getting shut out.

As of Tuesday night, Trump had 845 delegates. Cruz had 559, and Kasich had 147.

Cruz, who infamously panned Trump's "New York values" earlier in the primary, had been bracing for a tough showing in the Empire State and showed no signs of throwing in the towel. The Texas senator was already looking ahead, turning his attention to Pennsylvania, where he delivered a speech calling on Americans to join together to move the country forward.

"It is time for us to get up, shake it off and be who we were destined to be,” he said.

In the Democratic race, Clinton soundly defeated Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in her adopted home state, which she represented in the Senate for eight years. Despite the Brooklyn-born Sanders’ hard-fought attempt at an upset, the former secretary of state successfully staved off that possibility Tuesday night. With 94 percent of precincts reporting, Clinton had 58 percent to Sanders’ 42 percent.

“There’s no place like home,” Clinton said at her victory rally.

Clinton claimed the race for the Democratic nomination is now entering the “home stretch” and “victory is in sight.” In an apparent bid to bridge divides in the party amid an increasingly bitter primary, she directed a message to Sanders voters: “There is much more that unites us than divides us.”

Clinton and Trump both were seeking rebound victories Tuesday after recent setbacks. Cruz had complicated Trump's path to the nomination by winning recent contests like Wisconsin and getting allies elected to state delegate slates. On the Democratic side, Sanders had been on a winning streak up until Tuesday – winning seven of the eight prior contests.

Whether Trump and Clinton's performance Tuesday will help either wrap up the race in the coming weeks remains an open question. The campaigns head next to five Eastern states that vote next Tuesday: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Delaware.

It’s potentially friendly territory for the front-runners. But unless Trump can drive Kasich and Cruz out of the race, the billionaire businessman still may have to fight all the way to the final primary contests on June 7 – including delegate-rich California, which may end up being the deciding race – to see if he can clinch the nomination.

On the Democratic side, Clinton could easily attain the necessary 2,383 delegates to win by June. The question is whether Sanders would accept it – as her tally includes the support of party insiders known as “superdelegates,” and the Sanders campaign has suggested they shouldn’t count toward that 2,383-delegate threshold.

As of Wednesday morning, Clinton had 1,893 total delegates, compared with Sanders’ 1,180.

Sanders also campaigned in Pennsylvania Tuesday. He hammered his campaign themes about a “rigged” economy and “corrupt” campaign finance system, while urging voters to join him in challenging the status quo.

“We’re gonna win this election,” Sanders vowed. However, his senior adviser Tad Devine told the Associated Press that the campaign planned to "sit back and assess where we are" after a next week's contests.

According to an Associated Press tally, Clinton won at least 135 of New York's 247 delegates. Sanders had won 104, with eight delegates outstanding.

The importance of every last delegate has increased in recent weeks as Cruz has appeared to outmaneuver Trump’s campaign in the behind-the-scenes preparations for July’s convention.

Cruz has been laying the groundwork for a contested convention – one in which where no candidate has the required number of delegates – by getting allies elected as delegates. That way, if voting extends to a second round, some of those pledged to Trump on the first round could peel off and support Cruz. This has heightened the pressure on Trump to clinch the nomination before the convention.

A Kasich campaign memo, meanwhile, touted the Ohio governor’s chances in the upcoming state contests – and his prospects for securing delegate support in the event of a contested convention.

“The next 7 days are absolutely critical," the memo concluded. "It’s now or never to stop Trump and save the Republican Party."

The primary-day voting was not without its problems in New York. Voters ran into an array of polling-site glitches earlier Tuesday as they tried to cast ballots – with some locations opening late and others using broken machines.

The Wall Street Journal reported that some voters waited hours to cast ballots at a site in Brooklyn, where workers apparently did not have the keys when it was supposed to open Tuesday morning. Elsewhere in the borough, voters reportedly were turned away due to technical problems.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio also responded Tuesday to reports that thousands of registered Democrats have been dropped from the rolls, especially in Brooklyn. In a statement, the mayor called for major reforms to the election board and voiced support for an audit -- which the city comptroller has ordered.

“It has been reported to us from voters and voting rights monitors that the voting lists in Brooklyn contain numerous errors, including the purging of entire buildings and blocks of voters from the voting lists,” he said in a statement. “I am calling on the Board of Election to reverse that purge and update the lists again …”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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#1. To: misterwhite (#0)

“The next 7 days are absolutely critical," the memo concluded. "It’s now or never to stop Trump and save the Republican Party."

Kasich will save the Pubbie Party!

Fred Mertz  posted on  2016-04-20   11:51:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: Fred Mertz (#1)

"Kasich will save the Pubbie Party!"

He's on a roll. He just picked up three New York delegates.

misterwhite  posted on  2016-04-20   11:59:11 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: misterwhite (#2)

" "Kasich will save the Pubbie Party!"

He's on a roll. He just picked up three New York delegates. "

Yeah, I'm impressed, as I am sure you are too, LOL!

Si vis pacem, para bellum

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't

Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.

There are no Carthaginian terrorists.

President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood

"I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur

Stoner  posted on  2016-04-20   12:08:10 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: misterwhite (#0)

Whether Trump and Clinton's performance Tuesday will help either wrap up the race in the coming weeks remains an open question. The campaigns head next to five Eastern states that vote next Tuesday: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Delaware.

Bubbette! has the northeastern money people behind her,and they fear Bernie a hell of a lot more than they fear Trump,who is really one of their own. The Dim party talks the "socialist/punish the wealthy" mantra,but Bernie really believes it and this make him a bigger threat to them than she is. Even though they know from personal experience that she can't be trusted to not stick a knife in anyone's back that gets in her way,she is still one of them and can't be trusted to not turn over EVERYBODY's apply cart.

Still,this IS the northeast,and the zombies there have been raised for decades to suck up to the Dim socialist message,so Bernie is going to give her more trouble that she thinks.

Not so sure things are going to be such a slam-dunk for Trump,though. Even though they are all leftist states,they ain't NY. He will probably end up getting more votes than Cruz,but not enough to seal the deal for him.

It should be interesting to see how both Bernie and Trump do in Ca,though. Nowhere is the left more dedicated than in Ca,and the same can be said about the conservative voters there. Yeah,the conservatives there have illegal aliens running out of their ears,but this is a really big issue for them,and they know that Trumps "gonna build a wall and have Mexico pay for it" in nonsense a 3rd grader would spout. They ain't going to buy it. Since that is the foundation of Trumps campaign and probably the only reason he has gotten this far,I don't think he is going to do well out there.

BOYCOTT PAYPAL AND CLOSE YOUR PP ACCOUNTS NOW! ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO SO,TOO!

ISLAM MEANS SUBMISSION!

Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)

American Indians had open borders. Look at how well that worked out for them.

sneakypete  posted on  2016-04-20   12:34:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: misterwhite (#0)

“It has been reported to us from voters and voting rights monitors that the voting lists in Brooklyn contain numerous errors, including the purging of entire buildings and blocks of voters from the voting lists,” he said in a statement. “I am calling on the Board of Election to reverse that purge and update the lists again …”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

If he wasn't a party hack helping to protect Bubbette!,he would be calling for arrests and prosecutions. Since he isn't,we already know the deals have been cut to let the guilty parties leave their jobs for new ones paying more money.

From what little I know of NYC,Brooklyn would have been a strong point for Bernie.

BOYCOTT PAYPAL AND CLOSE YOUR PP ACCOUNTS NOW! ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO SO,TOO!

ISLAM MEANS SUBMISSION!

Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)

American Indians had open borders. Look at how well that worked out for them.

sneakypete  posted on  2016-04-20   12:39:26 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: Fred Mertz (#1)

Kasich will save the Pubbie Party!

Yeah,and he will do it by "selling" his delegates.

A stable hand becomes a king maker.

BOYCOTT PAYPAL AND CLOSE YOUR PP ACCOUNTS NOW! ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO SO,TOO!

ISLAM MEANS SUBMISSION!

Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)

American Indians had open borders. Look at how well that worked out for them.

sneakypete  posted on  2016-04-20   12:41:05 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: Stoner, misterwhite (#3)

Yeah, I'm impressed, as I am sure you are too, LOL!

Kasich has momentum with his double-digit win over Ted Cruz who struggled to beat Ben Carson in several New York districts.

nolu chan  posted on  2016-04-20   12:44:13 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: misterwhite (#0) (Edited)

Cruz must rely on contested convention

Cruz is out to negate the legitimate votes of millions of people in order to become a presidential candidate. He, and the corrupt parasites he represents, just can not accept the words, "No, get lost. We've had enough of you."

rlk  posted on  2016-04-20   12:45:47 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: rlk (#8)

"Cruz is out to negate the legitimate votes of millions of people in order to become a presidential candidate."

Put JEB! in Trump's place. Put Trump in Cruz's place.

The GOPe would be going batshit crazy, saying Trump The Destroyer is trying to steal the nomination through the backdoor.

misterwhite  posted on  2016-04-20   12:52:41 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: rlk, misterwhite (#8)

Cruz is out to negate the legitimate votes of millions of people in order to become a presidential candidate.

Hey, Cruz is making steep sacrifices for we the people. He said so... in a fundraising email.

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April 19, 2016

Yesterday, Ted Cruz sent a campaign fundraising email whining about the “significant sacrifice” he’s made to run for President. He whined about facing constant attacks, nonexistent family time, his limited health and sleep, and having no personal time.

Are you kidding me? We’re supposed to pity him because trying to be the leader of the free world is hard?! I’ve got two words for you, Ted: Boo hoo.

[...]

From Ted Cruz fundraising email:

You see, running for President of the United States is a
significant sacrifice. Only by the grace of God -- and with
unwavering help from my wonderful supporters like you -- have
we reached this point -- on the verge of capturing the
Republican nomination.

And while I'm on the verge of victory, I need to share
something with you.

The sacrifices for our campaign are steep, but I'm proud to
be making them on your behalf:

» The constant attacks never stop: The liberal media,
Hillary Clinton, and Donald Trump know the best way to
defeat me and score another win for the washington
Cartel is to tear me down. I face a constant barrage
of political and personal attacks daily.

» Time with my family is non-existent: Spending almost
every day on the campaign trail means precious little
time spent with my wife, Heidi, and my daughters
the very family that gives me the motivation and drive
to fight.

» Health and sleep are limited: Fighting morning and
night for the future of our country ensures long
nights and early mornings resulting in little to no
sleep ,

» Personal time is not possible: You think of this the
least, but as a candidate, my days are no longer my
own. Days start before dawn and many times don't end
until early the next morning. There is almost no
personal time when you run for president.

Friend, let me be clear. I'm willingly making these
sacrifices -- despite the high cost...

nolu chan  posted on  2016-04-20   12:57:36 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#11. To: sneakypete (#5)

From what little I know of NYC,Brooklyn would have been a strong point for Bernie.

yes a glaring example of Democrat voter suppression.

"If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools." Plato

tomder55  posted on  2016-04-20   13:01:38 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#12. To: misterwhite (#9)

Yep, they sure would.

Si vis pacem, para bellum

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't

Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.

There are no Carthaginian terrorists.

President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood

"I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur

Stoner  posted on  2016-04-20   14:10:32 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#13. To: nolu chan, rlk, misterwhite (#10)

" Friend, let me be clear. I'm willingly making these sacrifices -- despite the high cost... "

Well in the first place Count Chocula, I ain't your damn friend.

As to your sacrifices, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah !!! Cry me a river.

Go cry to your real friends at the GOPe, Goldman Sachs, Glen Beck, Mark Levin, and the Bushes.

Si vis pacem, para bellum

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't

Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.

There are no Carthaginian terrorists.

President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood

"I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur

Stoner  posted on  2016-04-20   14:21:19 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#14. To: sneakypete, y'all (#4)

It should be interesting to see how both Bernie and Trump do in Ca,though. Nowhere is the left more dedicated than in Ca,and the same can be said about the conservative voters there. Yeah,the conservatives there have illegal aliens running out of their ears,but this is a really big issue for them,and they know that Trumps "gonna build a wall and have Mexico pay for it" in nonsense a 3rd grader would spout.

The only thing Ca. constitutional conservatives have near their ears are rational thoughts. And Mexico will pay, probably through tariffs.

They ain't going to buy it. Since that is the foundation of Trumps campaign and probably the only reason he has gotten this far,I don't think he is going to do well out there.

From what I can see, the north state (The State of Jefferson) area, is Trump country. -- He'll do well..

tpaine  posted on  2016-04-20   18:03:03 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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