They are the frontline contenders for the Republican and Democratic parties nomination for the race to the presidency.
Donald Trump the front-runner in the Republican presidential nomination race on Tuesday, March 15 consolidated his chances by winning in the primaries organized in the key States of Florida, Illinois and North Carolina. He lost Ohio to John Kasich.
Hillary Clinton, the front-runner in the Democratic presidential nomination race on her part, won Tuesday’s primaries in four States that include Florida, Illinois, North Carolina and Ohio. By mid day yesterday, the winners for both parties in the State of Missouri were yet to be called. This was because Hillary Clinton was locked in a tight competition with her challenger, Bernie Sanders, while Donald Trump was also locked in a tight race with Red Cruz. BBC reported that one Republican contender, Marco Rubio dropped out of the race after losing in his home state of Florida to Mr Trump
After the March 15 second Super Tuesday primaries, statistics are clear on what each candidate needs to secure his/ her party’s nomination in the race for the White House on November 8, 2016. For Republicans, reports say Donald Trump has moved closer to the nomination but still needs 54 per cent of the remaining delegates to secure outright nomination. His immediate challenger Ted Cruz has gained delegates but a large margin separates him from Mr Trump, the leading contender.
John Kasich has only won one State which is Ohio. For the Democrats, front-runner Hillary Clinton could reportedly sweep the board in the States up for grabs. For now, she needs 42 per cent of the remaining delegates to secure her party’s nomination.. Her only challenger Bernie Sanders is said to have no plans to quit the race but needs massive victories to overturn Mrs Clinton’s lead.
Mr Trump, despite continuous victories, faces a delicate situation considering increasing condemnation of his campaign within the Republican Party. Some senior Republican officials have reportedly said they would never support him.
