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GOP pulls supreme court emergency brakeGot a minute? Obama nominates a justice … Republicans vow inaction … GOP debate canceled ... and everything else you need to know today from the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Rubio was the Republicans' savior – but then Trump came alongThe downfall of the Florida senator’s campaign is emblematic of the confusion and division in the Republican party — and the difficulty of outshining Trump
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Billionaire Sheldon Adelson hints at possible support for Trump: 'Why not?'In reported comments at an event in Las Vegas the billionaire gambling mogul appeared to soften his position on the Republican presidential frontrunner
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Clinton says slew of 'decisive' primary wins affirms her power to unify votersHillary Clinton won key victories in Florida, Ohio, North Carolina and Illinois on Tuesday, but Sanders pledges to keep fighting and says ‘we’re feeling good’
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Trump v Republican establishment: time nears for the party to get on boardFrontrunner still faces an uncertain path to getting delegate majority but says ‘there’s going to be a tremendous problem’ if a contested convention arises
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Anti-Trump movement grows in urgency to 'push back against hate'Grassroots organizers call for widespread mobilization against Republican frontrunner that transcends politics to challenge ‘threat to America we love’
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Florida, Ohio and other states vote – what we learnedDonald Trump may have a more difficult path to his party’s nomination than Hillary Clinton, and Marco Rubio bowed out of the race
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‘It is not God’s plan that I be president in 2016’ the Florida senator said – but he could still be 2020’s comeback kidHe was the GOP's future once. Can Rubio still look forward to power?
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Here's why I'm terrified of Donald TrumpWe asked some of the people Trump has singled out for ugly treatment – Muslims, African Americans, women, Mexican Americans – what they’re afraid of
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Tactical voting on yet another Super TuesdayGot a minute? Voting unfolds on another big Tuesday … In Ohio, Dems switch races to cast votes against – and for?! – Trump ... And more. By Tom McCarthy
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A line in the Ohio sandGot a minute? Romney joins Kasich to block Trump ... Todd Palin injured ... police look into charging Trump ... and everything else you need to know today from the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Carson endorses ‘very cerebral’ TrumpGot a minute? The doctor backs the Donald ... Rubio camp says vote Kasich (!) … Trump aide hit with criminal complaint ... and everything else you need to know today on the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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More violence at Trump ralliesGot a minute? Top Trump aide accused of assaulting reporter ... black protester punched ... and everything else you need to know today from the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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How to reduce your 2016 elections anxiety: advice from four experts – videoA psychoanalyst, a meditation instructor, a cultural theorist and a massage therapist give advice for surviving the stress of the US 2016 election cycle
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Trump and Clinton dominate on 15 March primaries: a two-minute guide – videoDonald Trump and Hillary Clinton both won big on Tuesday night, solidifying their respective leads in the race to become either party’s nominee
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'We're gonna win, win, win': Donald Trump takes key primary states – videoRepublican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump thanked his family and supporters on Tuesday as he celebrated wins in several key state primaries
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John Kasich wins Ohio primary: ‘The campaign goes on’ – videoOhio governor John Kasich won his home state in Tuesday’s primary contests, and vowed to continue his run for the White House
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Clinton celebrates big wins in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina – videoHillary Clinton won the primary elections in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina on Tuesday night
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Marco Rubio ends bid for president: 'It was not God's plan for me to win’ – videoMarco Rubio ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination after failing to translate support from the GOP establishment into primary victories
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CVs of all the candidates as seen by the GuardianGet to know the first Democratic candidate for president with this CV, drawn up by Guardian US as the former secretary of state announces her run
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Donald TrumpDonald TrumpTed Cruz backs Senate inaction over Merrick Garland – politics liveFollow along for the latest news in the day in politics, including Obama’s announcement of his nominee for Antonin Scalia’s supreme court seat
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Bernie SandersBernie SandersClinton says slew of 'decisive' primary wins affirms her power to unify votersHillary Clinton won key victories in Florida, Ohio, North Carolina and Illinois on Tuesday, but Sanders pledges to keep fighting and says ‘we’re feeling good’
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Jeb BushJeb BushDonald Trump claims he is a 'better person' than his political rivals – videoDuring a campaign stop in Florida, Republican Donald Trump claims ‘I’m a better person than the people I’m running against’
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Ben CarsonBen CarsonTrump cancels Chicago rally amid violence and chaos – as it happenedThe rally was postponed at the last minute, an unprecedented move from the Trump campaign after the tone of its rhetoric has drawn increased scrutiny
Live Ted Cruz backs Senate inaction over Merrick Garland – politics live