Sanders Upsets Clinton in Michigan; Trump Notches 2 Big Wins

Bernie Sanders pulled off a shocking upset in Michigan’s Democratic primary Tuesday night, beating Hillary Clinton in a race that some polls had him trailing by double digits and eclipsing the front runner’s earlier win in Mississippi.

Republican front-runner Donald Trump, meanwhile, regained any momentum lost last weekend against challenger Ted Cruz, sweeping to convincing victories in Michigan and Mississippi while sending a message to the Republican establishment to jump on board — or get out of the way . . .

But Trump’s earlier victories were more valuable in terms of delegates. And Tuesday’s results may also seal the fate of Marco Rubio, who appeared once again to finish the night failing to gain any delegates.

Cruz appeared to have beaten John Kasich for second place in Michigan by approximately 8,000 votes. Kasich is counting on a win in his home state of Ohio next week to salvage his campaign.

On the Democratic side, Clinton easily won Mississippi’s primary earlier Tuesday, thanks in part to her overwhelming support from black voters, and likely will pick up more delegates in Tuesday’s contests than Sanders. (Read more from “Sanders Upsets Clinton in Michigan; Trump Notches 2 Big Wins” HERE)

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