Trump and Clinton win New York primaries

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, frontrunners in the race to be the US presidential candidates for the Republican and Democratic parties, have secured victories in the crucial New York primary election. Mrs Clinton, after beating Bernie Sanders, said her victory for the Democratic nomination was in sight. Mr Trump looked set to take nearly all […]

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, frontrunners in the race to be the US presidential candidates for the Republican and Democratic parties, have secured victories in the crucial New York primary election.
Mrs Clinton, after beating Bernie Sanders, said her victory for the Democratic nomination was in sight.
Mr Trump looked set to take nearly all the 95 Republican delegates at stake.
He said his nearest rival Ted Cruz was “just about mathematically eliminated”.
With more than 98% of the results in, Mr Trump is leading with just over 60% of the vote while Mrs Clinton has just under 58%.
The Democratic campaign has turned increasingly negative, with Mrs Clinton and Mr Sanders trading barbs about their qualifications.