The Democrats and Republicans will hold key primaries in five east coast states this week
The Democrats and Republicans will hold key primaries in five east coast states this week. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto has more on the races.
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Donald Trump is leading in the polls in delegate rich Pennsylvania, one of five states where voters will go to the polls Tuesday
Donald Trump is leading in the polls in delegate rich Pennsylvania, one of five states where voters will go to the polls Tuesday. Hillary Clinton leads there on the Democratic side as well, but Bernie Sanders is within striking distance. Weijia Jiang has more.
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Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, an Independent senator from Vermont, spoke with CBS’ “Face the Nation” about election rules and his path to the nomination. The interview aired April 24, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, an Independent senator from Vermont, spoke with CBS’ “Face the Nation” about election rules and his path to the nomination. The interview aired April 24, 2016.
New York Times White House correspondent Mark Landler reveals the paradox of Hillary Clinton’s risk-ready foreign policy. Landler released a new book, “Alter Egos,” and wrote the cover story for the Times Magazine today, “How Hillary Became a Hawk”
New York Times White House correspondent Mark Landler reveals the paradox of Hillary Clinton’s risk-ready foreign policy. Landler released a new book, “Alter Egos,” and wrote the cover story for the New York Times Magazine today, “How Hillary Became a Hawk.”
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto weighs in on the frontrunners’ growing "inevitability." On the GOP side, more than half of Cruz's voters think Trump is likely to be the nominee
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto weighs in on the frontrunners’ growing "inevitability." On the GOP side, more than half of Cruz's voters think Trump is likely to be the nominee. With Trump and Clinton leading polls in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the question becomes, will the winners keep winning?
It stands to be a busy weekend for all five presidential candidates as they set their sights on Tuesday's five upcoming northeastern primaries and beyond
It stands to be a busy weekend for all five presidential candidates as they set their sights on Tuesday's five upcoming northeastern primaries and beyond. Azi Payabarah, senior reporter at Politico New York, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to weigh in on the vow that Donald Trump will change, the possibility of a contested Republican convention and whether the Democratic contest could remain friendly.
Donald Trump's new campaign chief told members of the Republican National Committee Friday that Trump has been putting on an act
Donald Trump's new campaign chief told members of the Republican National Committee Friday that Trump has been putting on an act. Trump says he will be more presidential while campaigning in the general election. Ted Cruz took the opportunity to call Trump a liar. Major Garrett reports.
The presidential candidates are setting their sights on Tuesday's primary in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island
The presidential candidates are setting their sights on Tuesday's primary in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. And ahead of the contests in those states, Donald Trump altered his stance on the North Carolina bathroom law saying that the issue should be left to the states. Caitlyn Huey-Burns with Real Clear Politics, joins CBSN to discuss.
Determined to stay in the race, Bernie Sanders insisted in a fund raising pitch that "we still have a path to the nomination
Determined to stay in the race, Bernie Sanders insisted in a fund raising pitch that "we still have a path to the nomination." But new polls show him trailing Hillary Clinton in upcoming contests in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Connecticut. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Hillary Clinton's camp believes her New York primary win puts the Democratic front-runner well on her way to securing the party's presidential nomination
Hillary Clinton's camp believes her New York primary win puts the Democratic front-runner well on her way to securing the party's presidential nomination. But Bernie Sanders remains defiant, insisting he still has a path to the nomination. Campaign director for the Center for American Progress Action Fund and Democratic strategist Emily Tisch Sussman joins CBSN with more.
Fresh off his big New York win, Donald Trump has his eyes on securing 1,237 delegates in order to avoid a contested convention
Fresh off his big New York win, Donald Trump has his eyes on securing 1,237 delegates in order to avoid a contested convention. But Ted Cruz said Wednesday that the fight for the nomination is "definitely headed to Cleveland." CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with the latest.
John Dickerson, CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation," has some insight into the delegate math of the presidential campaign
John Dickerson, CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation," has some insight into the delegate math of the presidential campaign. The magic number of delegates on the GOP side has been reported as 1,237 -- but there might actually be some wiggle room.
After a blowout win in New York Tuesday, Donald Trump feels it's only a matter of time before he has the Republican nomination for president locked up
After a blowout win in New York Tuesday, Donald Trump feels it's only a matter of time before he has the Republican nomination for president locked up. Ted Cruz and John Kasich have other ideas. Major Garrett has more.
"Face The Nation" anchor John Dickerson joined CBSN to discuss the 2016 race after both front-runners won their home state of New York
"Face The Nation" anchor John Dickerson joined CBSN to discuss the 2016 race after both front-runners won their home state of New York. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump appear to be on their way to their parties' presidential nominations if they continue winning in upcoming voting states. Dickerson discusses the delegate breakdown between candidates and their strategy to win the nomination or prevail in a contested convention.
Hillary Clinton is one step closer to winning the Democratic nomination after her big victory in New York on Tuesday
Hillary Clinton is one step closer to winning the Democratic nomination after her big victory in New York on Tuesday. She needs fewer than 500 more delegates to reach the 2,383 needed to become the nominee. On the Republican side, Donald Trump has a real chance if he wins enough delegates in each upcoming voting state. With analysis, CBS' Major Garrett and Nancy Cordes join CBSN's Josh Elliot.
CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning"
CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were able to pull off such big victories in the New York primaries.
Major Garrett and Nancy Cordes join "CBS This Morning"
Major Garrett, who covered Donald Trump's primary victory in New York, and Nancy Cordes, who followed Hillary Clinton's campaign, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the candidates' New York sweep and its impact on Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz and John Kasich.
With Clinton's huge lead in super delegates, she could go over the top by the middle of next month
Hillary Clinton took a decisive victory in Tuesday’s New York primary, regaining control of the Democratic race. She got 58 percent of the vote, ending a string of wins by Bernie Sanders. She now has about 80 percent of the delegates she needs to clinch the Democratic nomination. With her huge lead in super delegates, she could go over the top by the middle of next month. Nancy Cordes reports.
Cruz had a dismal Tuesday, getting stomped in the New York GOP primary and possibly losing any chance of winning the Republican presidential nomination outright before the convention
Cruz had a dismal Tuesday, getting stomped in the New York GOP primary and possibly losing any chance of winning the Republican presidential nomination outright before the convention. CBSN's political panel offers insight into Cruz's options at this point.
Trump proclaimed, "We don't have much of a race anymore," after taking the New York GOP primary by a huge margin
Trump proclaimed, "We don't have much of a race anymore," after taking the New York GOP primary by a huge margin. CBSN's political panel breaks down how he did it and what it means for his campaign.
What exactly were voters in the Empire State looking for?
What exactly were voters in the Empire State looking for? For word on the exit polls, Demarco Morgan and Anthony Salvanto join CBSN.
Senator Ted Cruz addresses supporters in Pennsylvania a week before that state's primary
Senator Ted Cruz addresses supporters in Pennsylvania a week before that state's primary. The senator questioned the direction of our country and touched on moments in history in his speech.
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