Politics

Slew of States Head to the Polls For Super Tuesday

WASHINGTON (AP) —  Voters from Vermont to Colorado, Alaska to American Samoa and a host of states in between are heading to polling places and caucus sites Tuesday. It’s Super Tuesday, the busiest day of the 2016 primaries. Democrats will vote in 11 states and American Samoa, with 865 delegates up for grabs. Republicans will vote in 11 states, with…

Justice Clarence Thomas Breaks His Decade-Long Silence on the Bench

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas MCT/Getty Images (ABC News) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas asked questions today during oral arguments in the case Voisine v. United States. Today marks the first time Thomas has asked questions since Feb. 22, 2006. Voisine v. United States involves whether convictions for reckless misdemeanor domestic violence assault can prevent firearm ownership. Categories: Politics…

Hillary Clinton Shifts Strategy to Focus on Donald Trump

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during her primary night gathering at the University of South Carolina on Feb. 27, 2016, in Columbia, South Carolina. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (ABC News) — Hillary Clinton made a New Year’s resolution to stop engaging with Donald Trump. But eight weeks later, she appears ready to break her resolution as Clinton and her aides accept…

Clinton Cruises to big Win Over Sanders in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hillary Clinton sailed to a commanding victory over Bernie Sanders in Saturday’s South Carolina primary, drawing overwhelming support from the state’s black Democrats and putting her in strong position as the race barrels toward Super Tuesday’s crucial contests. Clinton’s win provided an important boost for her campaign — and a moment to wipe away bitter memories…

The Latest: Exit Polls Show Big African-American Turnout

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With the final voters making their way to polling places, South Carolina election officials are reporting few problems with the state’s Democratic presidential primary. State Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire says turnout appears to be lighter in 2016. He says precincts have reported fewer problems Saturday than in the Republican presidential; primary a week ago. Turnout was…