Trump Gains Super Tuesday Momentum as Rubio Wins Second Life
- Billionaire's decisive win in South Carolina propels him ahead
- Jeb Bush exits race despite $150 million from supporters
Aftermath: Clinton and Trump Won, Jeb’s Done
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Donald Trump won a decisive victory in South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary on Saturday to boost his chances of winning the nomination, as Florida Senator Marco Rubio earned a second campaign life with a strong showing and later scooped up an important endorsement heading to the next state contest.
Rubio’s one-time mentor wasn’t so lucky. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush suspended his campaign, a crushing end for a one-time front-runner from one of America’s most prominent political dynasties. Bush placed no higher than fourth place in any of the first three contests, despite supporters contributing more than $150 million to the effort.