Washington Republican Presidential Primary
Related Coverage, Page 27
Melania Trump: Small-town Slovenian roots, big dreams
Melania Trump has seen more of the world than most people – a journey propelled by her own big dreams concocted as a young girl growing up under Communism.
Graham calls Trump a ‘nut job’ who likely wins GOP nomination
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who unsuccessfully sought his party’s presidential nomination, on Thursday called Donald Trump a “nut job” who likely will win the GOP nod, but lose in November’s general election.
Will GOP debate slow Trump on the way to Super Tuesday?
Republicans opposed to the rise of businessman Donald Trump said Thursday night’s GOP debate should be used as a moment for his remaining opponents to slow his political momentum.
A grudging acceptance of Trump for some turned-off GOP voters
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Sheila Covert is worried about Donald Trump. A loyal Republican voter from swing state Virginia, Covert calls the businessman “bombastic” and says there’s “just no substance” in his boastful campaign rhetoric.
Dana Milbank: Tricky Ted not to be trusted
Now that Sen. Ted Cruz is concentrating his lies on fellow conservatives, they are finally calling him what he is.
7 candidates get nod for Washington primary ballot
Washington’s presidential primary ballot to have at least seven names
Washington presidential primary ballot set
Secretary of State’s office says at least seven names will be on the May 24 presidential primary ballot.
Trump notches another win as Rubio bids to elbow past Cruz
LAS VEGAS – Donald Trump notched a win in Nevada’s Republican caucuses on Tuesday as Marco Rubio bid to elbow out Ted Cruz for second place in an increasingly urgent effort to slam the brakes on the Trump juggernaut.
Republican caucus-goers in Nevada make their voices known
Republican voters in Nevada made their voices known in the GOP’s first-in-the-West presidential caucuses ahead of the party’s national nominating convention in July.
The Latest: Trump vows to put ‘bad dudes’ in Guantanamo Bay
The Latest on campaign 2016 on the day of the Nevada Republican caucuses.
Analysis: Donald Trump’s favorite excuse? It was just a ‘retweet’
Donald Trump has repeated inaccurate and racially charged crime statistics, reposted pledges of support from white supremacists and retweeted dubious questions about the citizenship of his presidential rivals to an online following of more than 6 million people on Twitter alone.
Ted Cruz dismisses top aide who shared Marco Rubio video
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz said Monday he asked national spokesman Rick Tyler to resign for tweeting a story alleging that Marco Rubio had disparaged the Bible.
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Trump, Sanders forsake middle ground
If extremists on right and left prevail in the primaries, middle ground may be hard to find in general election.
Kathleen Parker: Pope, Trump messages cross in news cycles
Fracas over wall reflects absurdity of 2016 campaign.
The Latest: Marco Rubio 2nd in South Carolina’s GOP primary
The Latest on the 2016 presidential election and two crucial contests Saturday: South Carolina’s Republican primary and Nevada’s Democratic caucuses.
Donald Trump wins big in South Carolina; Hillary Clinton takes Nevada
Donald Trump claimed victory in South Carolina’s Republican primary Saturday, deepening his hold on the GOP presidential field as the contest moves into the South. Out West, Hillary Clinton pulled out a crucial win in Nevada’s Democratic caucuses.
Donald Trump wins South Carolina; Jeb Bush ends White House bid
Donald Trump scored his second straight Republican presidential primary win, rolling to victory in South Carolina on Saturday as voters seething about Washington and politicians helped propel the billionaire businessman past GOP establishment candidates.
AP News Guide: Hillary Clinton wins Nevada; Donald Trump takes S.C.
Hillary Clinton overcame a strong challenge from Bernie Sanders to win the Nevada Democratic caucuses Saturday while South Carolina voters gilded Donald Trump’s status as front-runner in a Republican contest that could soon leave fewer men standing.
Exit polls: Donald Trump holds own in deeply religious South Carolina
In South Carolina, Republican primary voters who wanted a candidate who can bring change or who “tells it like it is” handed a victory to businessman Donald Trump, according to exit polls conducted by Edison Research for the Associated Press and television networks.
Ted Cruz’s birther issue moves to courtrooms
The debate over whether Canadian-born Ted Cruz is eligible to be president is moving from the campaign trail to the courtroom.