COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hillary Clinton overwhelmed Bernie Sanders in Saturday's South Carolina primary, drawing staggering support from the state's black Democrats and seizing an increasingly strong position as the presidential race barrels toward Super Tuesday's crucial contests.
Clinton's lopsided win provided an important boost for her campaign — and a moment to wipe away bitter memories of her loss to Barack Obama in South Carolina eight years ago. She won the support of nearly 9 in 10 black voters, crucial Democratic backers who abandoned her for Obama in 2008.
In the Republican presidential contest, pundits never tire of asking: "Who's going to command the establishment lane?"
Without anyone really noticing, it's already happened. Paradoxically, the mainstream or moderate candidate is one Donald J. Trump. His wide swath of support across all demographic groups best replicates the similar wingspans accorded prior establishment candidates named Romney, McCain, and Dole. Admittedly, Trump is an ill-fitting establishment choice.
