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Ron Brownstein of The Atlantic, Reihan Salam of the National Review, Mark Leibovich of the New York Times Magazine, and USA Today’s Susan Page break down presidential politics in the aftermath of the South Carolina and Nevada contests

Ron Brownstein of The Atlantic, Reihan Salam of the National Review, Mark Leibovich of the New York Times Magazine, and USA Today’s Susan Page break down presidential politics in the aftermath of the South Carolina and Nevada contests. While Donald Trump has effectively consolidated blue-collar voters, white-collar Republicans remain fragmented. While Sanders ranked first with Hispanics in Nevada, real challenges lie ahead for the self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist.

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With heightened pressure put on his presidential campaign, Republican candidate Gov. John Kasich has a message for the American public: “Everybody just hang on.”

With heightened pressure put on his presidential campaign, Republican candidate Gov. John Kasich has a message for the American public: “Everybody just hang on.” The Ohio governor says he feels good about his campaign prospects in Vermont, Massachusetts, and Virginia, predicting he will over-perform in Mississippi. Kasich continues to run on a positive message, reinforcing America’s responsibility to welcome people of all backgrounds into this country. “We’re a melting pot,” Kasich says. The full interview aired on CBS' "Face the Nation" on February 21, 2016.

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GOP presidential candidate and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz defends his showing in South Carolina, despite losing to front-runner Donald Trump. The full interview aired on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on February 21, 2016

GOP presidential candidate and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz defends his showing in South Carolina, despite losing to front-runner Donald Trump. Cruz says there is “no doubt” that competitors Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio “got very nasty” in their personal attacks on his integrity. Nonetheless, Cruz remains encouraged by his first place victory among young voters in Iowa and South Carolina. The full interview aired on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on February 21, 2016.

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With a virtual tie for second place in South Carolina’s Republican primary under his belt, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio talks with CBS’ “Face the Nation” about his path towards the GOP nomination and the opponents, like Donald Trump, presenting roadblocks

With a virtual tie for second place in South Carolina’s Republican primary under his belt, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio talks with CBS’ “Face the Nation” about his path towards the GOP nomination and the opponents, like Donald Trump, presenting roadblocks. Rubio says Trump’s foreign policy would not make America stronger, and the Florida Republican does not believe his competitor understands Vladimir Putin. The interview aired February 21, 2016.

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Presidential front-runner Donald Trump says he would not be shocked if he lost the Republican nomination. Fresh off his win in South Carolina last night, the business mogul believes he has the foreign policy prowess necessary to be commander-in-chief

Presidential front-runner Donald Trump says he would not be shocked if he lost the Republican nomination. Fresh off his win in South Carolina last night, the business mogul believes he has the foreign policy prowess necessary to be commander-in-chief. “I have a better vision for Syria than the so-called military geniuses,” Trump said.

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Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump stands by his comments on GOP competitor Ted Cruz, repeating that “you can't lie and hold up a Bible.”

Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump stands by his comments on GOP competitor Ted Cruz, repeating that “you can't lie and hold up a Bible.” Trump says he entered a “state of shock” after discovering the Pope had chimed in about his campaign. Despite the Pope’s criticism of his immigration policy, the GOP front-runner feels the Holy Father’s comments did not affect the race. “I think it was probably a neutral,” Trump conceded.

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