Politics

Trump Wins South Carolina; Rubio Narrowly Beats Out Cruz For Second

7:38pm February 21, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Donald Trump won the South Carolina Republican primary while Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz battled it out for second place, and Jeb Bush called it quits after a disappointing showing.

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The True Number Of Evangelical Voters Depends On Who You Ask

7:14pm February 21, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Evangelical voters are often talked about as a key part of the electorate. But the actual number of evangelical voters and their religious beliefs are not nearly as clear-cut as pundits think.

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Pope Calls On Christians To Abolish Death Penalty

9:05am February 21, 2016

by Bill Chappell

"The commandment, 'Thou shalt not kill,' has absolute value, and concerns both the innocent and the guilty," Pope Francis says.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at his election night party February 20, 2016 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The New York businessman won the first southern primary decisively.

4 Takeaways From South Carolina And Nevada

8:21am February 21, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Evangelical voters have faith in Donald Trump, but there's still an opening for Marco Rubio in a much clearer establishment lane after Jeb Bush's exit. Plus: Clinton wins big with older, black voters.

Hillary Clinton Wins Over Bernie Sanders In Nevada

7:59am February 21, 2016

by Tamara Keith

In her quest to be the Democratic nominee for president, the Clinton badly needed the win after losing to Sanders big in New Hampshire. But Sanders is still claiming momentum.

Jeb Bush Drops Out Of Presidential Race

7:59am February 21, 2016

After failing to gain any traction in the GOP presidential race, Jeb Bush has ended his run for the White House. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Mark McKinnon, a former Republican media strategist.

Jeb Bush reacts as he announces the suspension of his presidential campaign during an election night party at the Hilton Columbia Center on Feb. 20 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Traffic Jam In The Winner's Circle: Saturday Results Encourage All But Bush

7:44am February 21, 2016

by Ron Elving

Nearly everybody who competed in Saturday's GOP primary election and Democratic caucus is claiming some form of victory - except for one candidate.

Trump Wins South Carolina; Rubio Edges Out Cruz For Second

11:33pm February 20, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Donald Trump will get 50 delegates from his Palmetto State win, but both Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz tried to spin their finishes as a victory as the field winnowed with Jeb Bush's withdrawal.

Politics & Government

Jeb Bush Ends Presidential Campaign

11:26pm February 20, 2016

The former Florida governor, a son and brother of presidents, raised enormous amounts of money and spent more on TV ads than any other candidate, but he couldn't overcome a change-hungry electorate.

Erica Levine, 20, a poll manager at the Colleton County Fire & Rescue polling precinct registers a voter in Walterboro, S.C.

PHOTOS: Voters Make Their Voices Heard In Nevada And South Carolina

10:52pm February 20, 2016

by Ariel Zambelich

Democrats caucused in Nevada and Republicans went to the polls in South Carolina. We know the results — well, most of them by now — but here's what the day really looked like on the ground.