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Clinton defeats Sanders in South Carolina Democratic primary – campaign live Clinton takes pointed jab at Trump in South Carolina victory speech – campaign live
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Hillary Clinton speaks in Columbia
And here she goes. She starts off, rather hoarse, with thanks and tells the crowd they have sent a message to America.
“When we stand together there is no barrier too big to break,” she says, before congratulating Bernie Sanders. “Tomorrow, this campaign goes national,” she adds, to cheers. “We’re not taking anything and anyone for granted.”
She calls Jim Clyburn, who joined her on the campaign trail, South Carolina’s champion in Congress and promises to work with him to carry on the work of President Obama. There’s also a shout-out for small donors…
“Today, grassroots donors are powering our campaign,” she says. This is the candidate who has taken shot after shot about her ties to Wall Street, remember, from an opponent and supporters of that opponent who have built their challenge on such small donations.
This victory is for parents and teachers, Clinton says, who in rural South Carolina showed her “crumbling classrooms and communities too long neglected”. It’s also for an entrepreneur, for women and people of colour and “particularly young people”. It’s a tick list of Democratic demographics, of course, but also of groups which have hitherto fuelled the Sanders insurgency.
And here’s a section directed across the divide, against Donald Trump: “We don’t need to make America again. America’s never stopped being great. But we do need to make America whole again. Instead of building walls we need to be breaking barriers.”
Clinton then moves to race.
“We have to face the reality of systemic racism,” she says, name-checking Dr King, Rosa Parks and John Lewis and calling for reform to the criminal justice system. She pays tribute to “five mothers brought together by tragedy”, the five mothers of black men and women killed by police who have campaigned with her in the state, and lists them all by name, and the circumstances of their children’s deaths.
Related: Women who lost children to violence form powerful Hillary Clinton coalition
And she talks about Flint, Michigan, the city subject to a lead-poisoning crisis in its drinking water after a government decision to cut costs.
“We know there are many other Flints out there,” she says, to a crowd now in a respectful silence.
She also appeals for “more love and kindness in America”. And that leads to a crescendo of rhetoric, and applause, and a wrap.
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Lucia Graves
Lucia Graves is also in Columbia. She writes:
Forty minutes after the race was called for Clinton, Congressman Jim Clyburn took the stage at the University of South Carolina to chants of “Hillary!” and “Madam President.”
He began saying: “Today the Democratic voters of South Carolina have rendered a significant verdict.” And he thanked the voters for starting Clinton on her way to the White House. But he was interrupted by enthusiastic chanting.
“She’ll be here in a moment!” he said.
Moments later she walked on stage to roars.
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Hillary Clinton speaks
Here’s the livestream
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John Stoehr
Guardian US contributor John Stoehr is impressed with Bernie Sanders’ magnanimity in defeat, but wonders when he will start to worry about his chances.
Bernie isn’t often credited with grace under fire, but he’s showing that tonight after South Carolina handed his behind to Hillary Clinton.
CBS News is projecting that Clinton will win by 75% to 25%.
In maintaining his poise, Sanders also rallied the troops, calling South Carolina only the beginning for his “political revolution”.
But the numbers are not in his favor, and he likely knows it. The states at stake in Super Tuesday are more like South Carolina in their percentage of minority voters than they are like Iowa and New Hampshire.
The battle was uphill for Bernie from the beginning and the hill is only getting steeper.
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The moment the result was called…The moment the result was called…
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Regarding Clinton’s huge, 84%-16% win among African American voters (according to exit polls), here’s what Jane Sanders, Bernie Sanders’ wife, told the Guardian on the campaign plane earlier:Regarding Clinton’s huge, 84%-16% win among African American voters (according to exit polls), here’s what Jane Sanders, Bernie Sanders’ wife, told the Guardian on the campaign plane earlier:
I think we’re getting a lot better [at reaching African Americans voters], it’s just that they didn’t know us. They didn’t know us in the south generally.I think we’re getting a lot better [at reaching African Americans voters], it’s just that they didn’t know us. They didn’t know us in the south generally.
That was filed by Washington bureau chief Dan Roberts. He’s now on that plane again, somewhere between Texas and Minnesota.That was filed by Washington bureau chief Dan Roberts. He’s now on that plane again, somewhere between Texas and Minnesota.
Lauren Gambino is at the Clinton victory party in South Carolina. She writes:Lauren Gambino is at the Clinton victory party in South Carolina. She writes:
Clinton worked hard in the state, dedicating much of the past week to campaigning in churches, community halls and college campuses. She was joined by a major figure in the civil rights movement, Congressman James Clyburn, who famously refused to endorse a candidate in 2008, and other local politicians.Clinton worked hard in the state, dedicating much of the past week to campaigning in churches, community halls and college campuses. She was joined by a major figure in the civil rights movement, Congressman James Clyburn, who famously refused to endorse a candidate in 2008, and other local politicians.
The mothers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner and other black men killed by police officers also campaigned for her in the state. At almost every event, she spoke forcefully about the women’s struggle.The mothers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner and other black men killed by police officers also campaigned for her in the state. At almost every event, she spoke forcefully about the women’s struggle.
Dan and Lauren’s full report is here:Dan and Lauren’s full report is here:
Related: Hillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders to win South Carolina primaryRelated: Hillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders to win South Carolina primary
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More from AP on those South Carolina exit polls, about where Clinton won against Sanders:More from AP on those South Carolina exit polls, about where Clinton won against Sanders:
Black voters powered Clinton to victory, with eight in 10 voting for her. The former secretary of state also won most women and voters aged 30 and older, according to early exit polls.Black voters powered Clinton to victory, with eight in 10 voting for her. The former secretary of state also won most women and voters aged 30 and older, according to early exit polls.
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Meanwhile, in Trumpland… or whatever the online version of Trumpland is…Meanwhile, in Trumpland… or whatever the online version of Trumpland is…
Trump has an endorsements page on his website now. It features Sarah Palin's name misspelled and one other person pic.twitter.com/SLUm1BYaTLTrump has an endorsements page on his website now. It features Sarah Palin's name misspelled and one other person pic.twitter.com/SLUm1BYaTL
Marco Rubio may have a view to share on this latest spelling mishap for the Trump campaign. As the Republican candidates hurl insults at each other, the Florida senator has taken to saying Donald Trump’s tweets may be being typed out by illegal immigrants. It’s not Wildean repartee, is it, but it’s a start…Marco Rubio may have a view to share on this latest spelling mishap for the Trump campaign. As the Republican candidates hurl insults at each other, the Florida senator has taken to saying Donald Trump’s tweets may be being typed out by illegal immigrants. It’s not Wildean repartee, is it, but it’s a start…
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On Clinton’s appeal to black voters in South Carolina, the Associated Press says exit polls indicated eight in 10 black voters voted her way state-wide, or 84% to 16% for Sanders. Which ever way you look at that, that’s resounding.On Clinton’s appeal to black voters in South Carolina, the Associated Press says exit polls indicated eight in 10 black voters voted her way state-wide, or 84% to 16% for Sanders. Which ever way you look at that, that’s resounding.
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Lauren GambinoLauren Gambino
Lauren sends video of the moment AP called the result, from inside Clinton HQ:Lauren sends video of the moment AP called the result, from inside Clinton HQ:
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Clinton tweetsClinton tweets
…with her own thumbs, like so:…with her own thumbs, like so:
To South Carolina, to the volunteers at the heart of our campaign, to the supporters who power it: thank you. -H pic.twitter.com/JFTUZ2yBxfTo South Carolina, to the volunteers at the heart of our campaign, to the supporters who power it: thank you. -H pic.twitter.com/JFTUZ2yBxf
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Sanders respondsSanders responds
Bernie Sanders, currently in the air on his way from Texas to Minnesota, has issued a statement on the result in South Carolina. Despite the defeat, he says: “This campaign is just beginning”.Bernie Sanders, currently in the air on his way from Texas to Minnesota, has issued a statement on the result in South Carolina. Despite the defeat, he says: “This campaign is just beginning”.
Here it is in full:Here it is in full:
I congratulate Secretary Clinton on her victory in South Carolina.I congratulate Secretary Clinton on her victory in South Carolina.
I am very proud of the campaign we ran. I am grateful for the grassroots supporters who took on the political establishment and stood up for working families. I appreciate the many friendships that Jane and I have forged with people across South Carolina, where I was all but unknown when this campaign began 10 months ago. I will always be especially thankful for the courageous support of state representatives Terry Alexander, Justin Bamberg, Joe Neal, Wendell Gilliard, Cesar McKnight, Robert Williams and former Democratic Party chairman Dick Harpootlian.I am very proud of the campaign we ran. I am grateful for the grassroots supporters who took on the political establishment and stood up for working families. I appreciate the many friendships that Jane and I have forged with people across South Carolina, where I was all but unknown when this campaign began 10 months ago. I will always be especially thankful for the courageous support of state representatives Terry Alexander, Justin Bamberg, Joe Neal, Wendell Gilliard, Cesar McKnight, Robert Williams and former Democratic Party chairman Dick Harpootlian.
Let me be clear on one thing tonight. This campaign is just beginning. We won a decisive victory in New Hampshire. She won a decisive victory in South Carolina. Now it’s on to Super Tuesday. In just three days, Democrats in 11 states will pick 10 times more pledged delegates on one day than were selected in the four early states so far in this campaign. Our grassroots political revolution is growing state by state, and we won’t stop now.Let me be clear on one thing tonight. This campaign is just beginning. We won a decisive victory in New Hampshire. She won a decisive victory in South Carolina. Now it’s on to Super Tuesday. In just three days, Democrats in 11 states will pick 10 times more pledged delegates on one day than were selected in the four early states so far in this campaign. Our grassroots political revolution is growing state by state, and we won’t stop now.
When we come together, and don’t let people like Donald Trump try to divide us, we can create an economy that works for all of us and not just the top 1%.When we come together, and don’t let people like Donald Trump try to divide us, we can create an economy that works for all of us and not just the top 1%.
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Lauren Gambino and Dan Roberts report on Clinton’s victory…Lauren Gambino and Dan Roberts report on Clinton’s victory…
Related: Hillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders to win South Carolina primaryRelated: Hillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders to win South Carolina primary
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Lauren GambinoLauren Gambino
Lauren is in the room for the official Hillary Clinton victory party, in Columbia, South Carolina. She writes:Lauren is in the room for the official Hillary Clinton victory party, in Columbia, South Carolina. She writes:
There was a delay in the room so the crowd only just learned she won the primary here. They counted from five to the close of polls at 7pm and then erupted in to applause, chanting “Hillary, Hillary!”There was a delay in the room so the crowd only just learned she won the primary here. They counted from five to the close of polls at 7pm and then erupted in to applause, chanting “Hillary, Hillary!”
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AP calls the win for ClintonAP calls the win for Clinton
It’s here…It’s here…
BREAKING: Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic primary in South Carolina. @AP race call at 7:00 p.m. EST. #Election2016 #APracecallBREAKING: Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic primary in South Carolina. @AP race call at 7:00 p.m. EST. #Election2016 #APracecall
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We’re closing in on the polls closing in South Carolina now, although as that Clinton campaign tweet said, those on line at 7pm will still get to vote.We’re closing in on the polls closing in South Carolina now, although as that Clinton campaign tweet said, those on line at 7pm will still get to vote.
Dan Roberts lets us know from Dallas, Texas, meanwhile, that Bernie Sanders is “wheels up” and on his way to Rochester, Minnesota.Dan Roberts lets us know from Dallas, Texas, meanwhile, that Bernie Sanders is “wheels up” and on his way to Rochester, Minnesota.
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Back on South Carolina, the Associated Press tweets…Back on South Carolina, the Associated Press tweets…
The Latest: Early exit polls in the South Carolina Democratic primary contest suggest about 6 in 10 voters are black.The Latest: Early exit polls in the South Carolina Democratic primary contest suggest about 6 in 10 voters are black.
Sanders and Clinton’s contrasting appeal to African American voters have been at the heart of the South Carolina campaign, even leading to a rather undignified spat over the extent of Sanders’ involvement in the civil rights movement of the 1960s.Sanders and Clinton’s contrasting appeal to African American voters have been at the heart of the South Carolina campaign, even leading to a rather undignified spat over the extent of Sanders’ involvement in the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
Related: Footage shows a young Bernie Sanders arrested during civil rights protestRelated: Footage shows a young Bernie Sanders arrested during civil rights protest
It’s generally held that Clinton will do much better with black voters today, and thus win the contest comfortably.It’s generally held that Clinton will do much better with black voters today, and thus win the contest comfortably.
Here’s a tweet from the Clinton campaign in South Carolina…Here’s a tweet from the Clinton campaign in South Carolina…
If you're in line by 7pm, you can vote. Do not leave! Go to https://t.co/6l9Jgk1j5J to find your polling place. pic.twitter.com/KpnOs0FHzxIf you're in line by 7pm, you can vote. Do not leave! Go to https://t.co/6l9Jgk1j5J to find your polling place. pic.twitter.com/KpnOs0FHzx
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Massachusetts is a Super Tuesday state and there is a new poll out about it. In that poll, from Suffolk University and concerning the Republican field, Donald Trump leads Marco Rubio by a huge – yuge – 23 points, 43% to 20%. John Kasich is third with 17%, ahead of Ted Cruz, with 9%, and Ben Carson with his increasingly customary 4%.Massachusetts is a Super Tuesday state and there is a new poll out about it. In that poll, from Suffolk University and concerning the Republican field, Donald Trump leads Marco Rubio by a huge – yuge – 23 points, 43% to 20%. John Kasich is third with 17%, ahead of Ted Cruz, with 9%, and Ben Carson with his increasingly customary 4%.
Nick Gass of Politico points out the poll’s interesting findings on favourability:Nick Gass of Politico points out the poll’s interesting findings on favourability:
Kasich is the best-liked candidate in Massachusetts, however, with a net positive rating of +39 points (60% favorable to 21% unfavorable), while Trump’s net favorability is at +22 points (56% to 34%) and Rubio’s is at +19 points (51% to 32%). Cruz’s favorability is underwater, at -11 points (37% favorable to 48% unfavorable).Kasich is the best-liked candidate in Massachusetts, however, with a net positive rating of +39 points (60% favorable to 21% unfavorable), while Trump’s net favorability is at +22 points (56% to 34%) and Rubio’s is at +19 points (51% to 32%). Cruz’s favorability is underwater, at -11 points (37% favorable to 48% unfavorable).
According to the New York Times piece about the behind-the-scenes workings I cited earlier, Kasich’s plan is to win his own state, Ohio, collect the second-most delegates around the country, then get to the convention and work like crazy to wrest the nomination away from Trump. This, the piece says, is why he has not heeded calls to drop out, in order that Rubio might be able to concentrate on bringing down Trump.According to the New York Times piece about the behind-the-scenes workings I cited earlier, Kasich’s plan is to win his own state, Ohio, collect the second-most delegates around the country, then get to the convention and work like crazy to wrest the nomination away from Trump. This, the piece says, is why he has not heeded calls to drop out, in order that Rubio might be able to concentrate on bringing down Trump.
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