Donald Trump steamrolled through the Northeast, winning all 5 primaries held decisively. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton won 4 of 5 contests, extending her huge lead in delegates.  Bernie Sanders managed a win in Rhode Island, but it was far too little and obviously too late. Perhaps the most important takeaway from the GOP primaries is that Trump not only won decisively, but topped 54% in every contest and was above 60% in two.  This was one of the last arguments being used by the Cruz-Kasich campaigns against Trump: that, outside his home state of New York, he had yet to demonstrate that he could attract more than 50% of primary voters.  Trump's victories last night put that notion to rest. As for Cruz-Kasich, they were annihilated.  Especially Cruz, who managed only one second-place finish in Pennsylvania. Washington Post: Tuesday’s rout was an embarrassing and potentially debilitating blow for Trump’s nearest rival, Sen. Ted...(Read Full Post)