Amtrak Train Accident GOP : January 31 2018

An Amtrak passenger train carrying republican lawmakers and their families to a retreat in West Virginia has collided with a truck close to Charlottesville, Virginia.

Hitherto there is not a great deal of information with regard to possible injuries aboard, most people seem to have escaped uninjured, however according to a local nurse, there is one fatality and somebody in critical condition. Later reports suggest that these injuries occured to the truck passengers, although the train driver is being treated as well.

Indiana Republican Polls GOP May 2 2016 Trump, Cruz

Indiana will go to the polls on May 3 in what is being seen as one of the most vital contests on the Republican Primary trail. Voters in the Hoosier state will finally have the chance to voice their opinions on who they want to represent the Republican Party in the upcoming november presidential election.

Should Donald Trump win in the state then it would open up a clear path to victory for him to obtain the 1,237 delegates that he requires.

NBC/WSJ/Marist (April 26-28), Sample Size 645, Margin of Error 3.9%

Donald Trump  49%
Ted Cruz         34%
John Kasich    13%

ARG (April 27-28), Sample Size 400, Margin of Error 5.0%

Donald Trump  41%
Ted Cruz         32%
John Kasich    23%

Clout Research (R) (April 27), Sample Size 423, Margin of Error 4.8%

Donald Trump  37%
Ted Cruz         35%
John Kasich    16%

Indiana Republican Polls GOP April 27 2016 Trump, Cruz

Voters in the state of Indiana will finally have their opportunity to express their opinions over which republican primary candidate best represents their views when they go to the polls on May 3.

The state, which comes late in the primary process and would usually be of little importance, has now been brought to centre stage, given the delicate nature of the race.

There are a total of 57 delegates that will be on offer and the state adopts a winner-take-all approach to their allocation. Meaning that whoever wins will walk away with 100% of the delegates.

According to the latest RealClearPolitics Average (April 18-22) it is Donald Trump who is making the running in the state, although his lead is not as impressive as it has been in some states. The businessman is at 39.3% followed by Cruz 33% and Kasich 19.3%.

Should Trump be victorious here then he will certainly maintain his hopes of obtaining the 1,237 delegates alive.

Exit Polls Pennsylvania Republican April 26 2016

Today the great state of Pennsylvania will be the setting for a Republican Primary of great importance.

The current state of the race is very uncertain with Donald Trump now the only candidate who can realistically reach the 1,237 delegates required in order to secure outright the nomination. However, if he fails to reach this mark then it will go down to a Contested Convention, where anything could happen.

Current delegate count

Donald Trump    845
Ted Cruz           559
John Kasich      148

A total of 71 delegates are available in Pennsylvania, however 54 of these are unbound, meaning that the winner of popular vote is only guaranteed 17 delegates, then it will be up to each individual delegate with regards to who to support.

As soon as the first exit polls and results start coming in from Pennsylvania they will be published here.

Delaware Republican Polls April 25 2016 Trump, Cruz

Various states in the North East go to the polls to voice their opinions in the Republican Primaries this Tuesday 26 April.

One of those places where voters will finally be able to choose the favored candidate is in the state of Delaware, a place that has traditionally received little attention due to its small size and the fact that it votes at a date when the nomination is usually pretty much confirmed. This year, however, with the race not being as clear cut as previous years and with candidates scrambling to obtain every last delegate possible, Delaware is being focused on more.

Only a few recent polls have been conducted here and they show that Donald Trump has the upper hand.

Emerson Poll (April 10-11), Sample Size 354, Margin of Error 5.2%

Donald Trump    50%
John Kasich      26%
Ted Cruz           17%

Quinnipiac Poll (April 12-18), Sample Size 823, Margin of Error 3.4%

Donald Trump   48%
John Kasich     28%
Ted Cruz         19%

Maryland Republican GOP Polls 25 April 2016 Trump, Cruz

The state of Maryland is due to vote on April 26, with a total of 38 delegates up for grabs. Usually at this stage of the race the competition is pretty much done and dusted, however this year there is a completely different state of affairs which has lead to much more attention being invested in smaller states which vote late in the campaign.

According to updated polling numbers, it is once again Donald Trump who is the frontrunner and looks like the big favorite to notch up yet another important triumph.

Maryland Latest Republican Polls

PPP (April 5-17) Sample Size 310, Margin of Error 5.7%

Donald Trump   43%
John Kasich     29%
Ted Cruz          24%

Monmouth (April 10-12) Sample Size 301, Margin of Error 5.7%

Donald Trump   47%
John Kasich     27%
Ted Cruz          19%

With such a significant lead it would be hard to bet against "The Donald" winning yet another state, although there is much debate about whether he can make it past the magic 1,237 delegates he requires to achieve the nomination.

Donald Trump Republican Delegate Count April 25 2016

As we enter the home straight in the Republican Primary campaign, the delegate count becomes ever more important as we look to see if Donald Trump can obtain the 1,237 that he needs or whether we are headed for a Contested Convention.

The system of delegate allocation differs from state to state which makes it very hard to make projections but one thing we do know, Cruz and Kasich have no chance of making it past the finish line before the Convention. This of course leaves two possibilities, a Trump victory or a Contested Convention.

The latest delegate count as of today April 24 according to AP is as follows

Donald Trump    845
Ted Cruz           559
John Kasich      148

This means that Trump requires 392 of the remaining delegates in order to secure the nomination. Many of the establishment figures within the Republican Party have publicly stated that even if Trump is just short, the rules must be followed and a Contested Convention awaits us.

Pennsylvania Republican GOP Polls April 25 2016 Trump, Cruz

There are only two days left for campaigning before 5 states go to the polls in the Republican Primaries on Tuesday.

There have already been many ups and downs for the candidates in the last few months, however it has been Donald Trump who has enjoyed more high points than his competitors.

He is currently leading the delegate count by a significant amount as of today (April 24) according to AP

Donald Trump    845
Ted Cruz           559
John Kasich      148

The state with most delegates that votes on Tuesday April 26 is Pennsylvania, although there are a total of 71 delegates available in the state, 54 are unbound, meaning they are not obligated to vote for the winner of the Primary.

Latest Polls Pennsylvania

Franklin & Marshall Poll (April 11-18) Sample Size 549, Margin of Error 4.9%

Donald Trump   40%
Ted Cruz          26%
John Kasich     24%

CBS News/YouGov Poll (April 13-15) Sample Size 837, Margin of Error 4.8%

Donald Trump  46%
Ted Cruz         26%
John Kasich    23%

Maryland Republican GOP Polls April 23 2016 Trump, Cruz

Maryland will go to the polls next Tuesday in the Republican Primary which comes at a vital moment during the campaign trial.

Following the Primary in the key state of New York where real state mogul Donald Trump triumphed in spectacular fashion, winning at least 89 delegates out of a total of 95.

If we take the republican polls for the Maryland Primary there is a clear indication that the businessman is greatly favored in the state, which adopts a winner-take-all allocation.

Latest Polls Maryland

PPP (April 5-17) Sample Size 310, Margin of Error 5.7%

Donald Trump   43%
John Kasich     29%
Ted Cruz          24%

Monmouth (April 10-12) Sample Size 301, Margin of Error 5.7%

Donald Trump   47%
John Kasich     27%
Ted Cruz          19%

Donald Trump Results New York Primary April 19 2016

Donald Trump`s unique style and rhetoric around controversial topics such as immigration has added extra spice to this year`s Republican Primaries. However it has also lead to a deep divide in the party, with some republicans starting a "Never Trump" campaign in which they pledge not to vote for him even if he is eventually chosen as the Party`s nominee.

On the other hand polls show that despite a rather high unfavorability rating, Trump`s core supporters are the most loyal amongst any candidate. This means that whatever the outcome, if Trump turns out being the overall winner in the Primaries, or if he loses in a contested convention despite having obtained more votes, some part of the party will be greatly disenfranchised.

The State of New York goes to the polls today and is seen as a vital test as to whether or not Trump can obtain the delegates he requires. According to recent polls he is a long way ahead of his rivals, Ted Cruz and John Kasich, who are gripped in a tight battle for second place.

As soon as the results are known, they will be immediately published here.

New York Exit Polls Republican GOP 19 April 2016

Today the state of New York will go to the polls for the Republican and Democratic Primaries in what is sure to be an eventful election.

On the Republican side entrepreneur Donald Trump is the clear favorite heading into the Primary, given that New York is his home state and current polls have ahead.

Should Trump win by a large margin in all the congressional districts then he has a very good chance of winning the majority of the 95 delegates that the state offers.

Should "The Donald" win then it will certainly be seen as a boost for his campaign after resounding defeats in Utah and Wisconsin.

New York Republican GOP Polls April 17 2016 Trump, Cruz

Donald Trump, who is currently leading the Republican Race will face off against Ted Cruz and John Kasich in his home state of New York on April 19. Many commentators see Trump as the massive favourite going into the contest and polls support this conclusion.

In fact such is the businessman`s support in the northern state that the majority of recent polls are showing him easily exceeding 50% of the vote. Should this be reflected in the results and Trump gains the majority of support in all districts then he would win almost all of the delegates that are on offer, a total of 95.

Latest New York Polling

NBC 4 NY/WSJ/Maris, April 10-13, Sample Size 313, Margin of Error 5.5%

Donald Trump   54%
John Kasich     25%
Ted Cruz          16%

Optimus, April 11-14, Sample Size 14201, Margin of Error 1.0%

Donald Trump   49%
John Kasich     23%
Ted Cruz          14%


Should "The Donald" secure victory by as large a margin as these polls suggest then it will be a welcome return to winning ways for him, having been soundly beaten in Wisconsin and after Cruz took all of the delegates in Colorado in somewhat controversial circumstances.

Pennsylvania Republican GOP Polls April 17 2016 Trump, Cruz

After a long wait, it will finally be Pennsylvania`s turn to vote in the Republican Primaries and unlike many previous election cycles, this time how the state votes could really affect the course of the race.

So the scene is set for a showdown between the remaining candidates on April 26, when voters from the Keystone State will go to the polls, alongside 4 other states, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Maryland. In Pennsylvania there are 71 delegates available.

Polls show Trump ahead a long way in the state, however 54 of the delegates elected in the state are officially unbound and as such are not obligated to pledge support to whoever wins the primary.

Monmouth Poll April 10-12, Sample Size 303, Margin of Error 5.6%

Donald Trump    44%
Ted Cruz           28%
John Kasich      23%

Fox News Poll, April 4-7, Sample Size 802, Margin of Error 3.5%

Donald Trump    48%
John Kasich      22%
Ted Cruz           20%

Maryland Republican GOP Polls April 17 2016 Trump, Cruz

Maryland is one of five states where republican primaries will take place on April 26. Yet another "Super Tuesday" comes at a vital time given the current state of the race, with no candidate yet close to the 1,237 required delegate count, it appears that a contested convention may become a reality.

Businessman Donald Trump, who has run his campaign with the now famous slogan "Make America Great Again" is the only one who could realistically obtain enough delegates to become the nominee on the first vote. However recent loses in Utah, Wisconsin and Colorado mean that the contested convention is looking more and more likely.


The latest numbers from Maryland indicate the following percentages


Monmouth Poll, April 10-12, Sample Size 301, Margin of Error 5.7%

Donald Trump    47%
John Kasich      27%
Ted Cruz           24%

FreeBeacon/TargetPoint, April 8-10, Sample Size 600

Donald Trump    33%
Ted Cruz           26%
John Kasich      25%

There are 38 delegates in Maryland Awarded on a winner-take-all basis.

Republican Polls GOP Maryland April 16 2016 Trump, Cruz

The Maryland Republican Primary comes at a vital point in the race. Donald Trump is leading according to the latest polls with Ted Cruz and John Kasich in a close battle for second place.

RealClearPolitics Average (March 30-April 12)

Donald Trump    40.5%
John Kasich      26.8%
Ted Cruz           24%

This shows that Trump has a lead of 13.7% with just over a week remaining before the vote takes place.

Maryland is a winner-take-all state which makes it all the more important, especially for Trump who needs about 60% of the remaining delegates in order to secure the nomination, for Cruz that number rises to 90%, making it almost impossible for him to win and as for Kasich there are not enough delegates for him to triumph in the primary contest.

The best chance for Cruz and Kasich is to win enough delegates to stop Trump from reaching the 1,237 delegate mark and to force a contested convention.

Republican GOP Polls Pennsylvania April 16 2016

April 26 will be the date for the Pennsylvania Primary when voters will make their choice as to which Republican candidate best represents their views.

A mere 3 candidates remain in the race out of the original 17. It would appear that Donald Trump is the only one who can obtain the 1,237 that are needed, however if he fails to achieve that, then a contested convention looms.

There are a total of 71 delegates on offer in the Keystone State and it is one of five that will go to the polls on this date.

The current RealClearPolitics average shows a clear trend towards Trump

RealClearPolitics Average (March 29-April 12)

Donald Trump   43%
Ted Cruz          27.2%
John Kasich     23.8%

New York Republican GOP Polls April 13 2016

After 3 months of what can only be described as a hectic Republican Primary process, we now head to New York.

On April 19 New Yorkers will cast their vote, choosing between the three remaining candidates, Donald Trump, Ted Cuz and John Kasich, being Trump`s home state he is expected to do very well and this is being born out by the latest polls which have him well ahead of his two adversaries.

The recent controversy in Colorado over how delegates are awarded has left many republican voters there infuriated and has only served to add extra spice to the campaign. The state, which has a complicated process for allocating delegates, awarded all 34 to Cruz. Trump couldn`t contain his frustration with the system and lashed out stating "This was a political hack deal, like so much of our country. This is what our country's all about I guess". Every victory for Cruz seems to edge us closer to a contested convention, which would be interesting to say the least.

In New York, however, even with a full week to go until the election, it seems almost impossible to imagine how anyone other than Trump has a chance of winning. The current RealClearPolitics average (March 29-April 10) has the real estate mogul on 53.6%, Followed by Kasich on 21% and 18.6% for Cruz.

Should these numbers hold then Trump has a very good chance of winning the majority of the 95 delegates that New York has on offer.

New York GOP Republican Polls April 9 2016 Trump, Cruz

The focus in the Republican Primary race has now shifted to New York, which is the next state to vote on April 19. New York is considered one of Donald Trump`s main strongholds and the numbers are currently indicating this is without doubt the case.

Polls have been surprisingly consistent showing Trump at just over 50% of the vote.

Monmouth poll 3-5 April, Sample Size 302, Margin of Error 5.6%

Donald Trump    52%
John Kasich      25%
Ted Cruz           17%

CBS News/YouGov 29 March-1 April, Sample Size 657, Margin of Error 5.6%

Donald Trump    52%
Ted Cruz           21%
John Kasich      20%

Quinnipiac March 22-29, Sample Size 457, Margin of Error 4.6%

Donald Trump    56%
Ted Cruz           20%
John Kasich      19%

Republican GOP Polls April 9 2016 Trump, Cruz

Following a massive victory for Ted Cruz in Wisconsin the next stop on the Republican campaign trail is New York.

Donald Trump who is based in New York has a massive amount of support in the state and it would be almost inconceivable to see him being beaten here, it all depends now on the margin of victory.

In Trump`s latest events he has been doubling down on a moment in the debates when Cruz criticized New York Values.

A new poll out within the last few days shows Trump well out in front with Kasich and Cruz a distant second and third.


Monmouth poll 3-5 April, Sample Size 302, Margin of Error 5.6%

Donald Trump    52%
John Kasich      25%
Ted Cruz           17%

New York Republican GOP Polls April 7 2016 Trump, Cruz

On Tuesday Texas Senator Ted Cruz scored a crushing win in the State of Wisconsin, picking up 48.2% of the vote, compared with 35.1% for Donald Trump. John Kasich came in third with 14.1%.

This now makes it even harder for Trump to obtain the 1,237 delegates that he requires in order to be confirmed as the Republican Partys nominee.

According to AP the current delegate count is now as following:

Donald Trump    743
Ted Cruz           517
John Kasich      143

Now all eyes will be on New York, which is the next state to vote on April 19, as a winner-take-most state, delegates are awarded on a proportional basis, unless a candidate secures more than 50% of the vote and in these case takes all of them.

The latest polls in New York show Trump with a commanding lead.

CBS News/YouGov Poll March 29-April 1, Sample Size 657, Margin of Error 5.6%

Donald Trump    52%
Ted Cruz           21%
John Kasich      20%

Quinnipiac Poll March 22-29, Sample Size 457, Margin of Error 4.6%

Donald Trump    56%
Ted Cruz           20%
John Kasich      19%