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Presidential primaries live: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump each win three states as Marco Rubio drops out

Another day, another "super" Tuesday

Payton Guion
North Carolina, New York
,Justin Carissimo,Rachael Revesz
Tuesday 15 March 2016 14:43 EDT
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There's one less Republican in the race as Hillary Clinton aims for a sweep for the Democrats.
There's one less Republican in the race as Hillary Clinton aims for a sweep for the Democrats. (Paul Sancya/Associated Press)

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Five states held their presidential primaries on Tuesday: Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio. It was win or go home for Marco Rubio and John Kasich in their home states of Florida and Ohio — in which Rubio was sent home packing while Kasich upset Republican front-runner Donald Trump.

Ahead of Tuesday's primaries, Republican polls showed Trump leading in Florida, Illinois, Missouri and North Carolina. Trump and Ohio Governor Kasich are neck-and-neck in the Buckeye State. Democratic polls show Hillary Clinton leading in all states except for Illinois siding with Bernie Sanders.

Follow along for live results and commentary.

Trump is about to address the nation, jubilant after his big wins in Florida, North Carolina and Illinois. 

Rachael Revesz16 March 2016 01:57

Trump is flanked by his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski - who was accused of assaulting a female reporter from conservative website Breitbart as she tried to interview Mr Trump - and Mr Trump's son Eric. "Nobody has received negative coverage like I have," he said. "95% of it is wrong."

He failed to mention he has received $1.9 billion worth of free media coverage, as reported by the New York Times.

Rachael Revesz16 March 2016 02:12

Trump has repeatedly attacked Fox news anchor Megyn Kelly on his twitter feed this evening. Various mentions of "Crazy Megyn" and that she is "unwatchable". Clearly the candidate can hold a grudge.

Rachael Revesz16 March 2016 02:16

The guy accused of manhandling a female reporter sure liked it when Trump said reporters are "disgusting people" http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cdop38UW0AA74oJ.jpg

TheMarkBerman16 March 2016 02:16
Justin Carissimo16 March 2016 02:23
Rachael Revesz16 March 2016 03:57
Rachael Revesz16 March 2016 03:58

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