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| Donald Trump: I would beat Hillary Clinton to White House | Donald Trump: I would beat Hillary Clinton to White House |
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| Republican Donald Trump has said he would easily beat Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in a presidential contest for the White House. | Republican Donald Trump has said he would easily beat Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in a presidential contest for the White House. |
| The businessman with no political experience convincingly won the New Hampshire primary and has now laid out his strategy to go all the way. | The businessman with no political experience convincingly won the New Hampshire primary and has now laid out his strategy to go all the way. |
| "I can change the game because I really have a chance of New York," he told CBS on Wednesday morning. | "I can change the game because I really have a chance of New York," he told CBS on Wednesday morning. |
| South Carolina is next in the state-by-state contest to be Republican pick. | South Carolina is next in the state-by-state contest to be Republican pick. |
| In the Democratic race, Nevada provides the next challenge, with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders keen to carry on his momentum after a stunning victory over Mrs Clinton in New Hampshire. | In the Democratic race, Nevada provides the next challenge, with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders keen to carry on his momentum after a stunning victory over Mrs Clinton in New Hampshire. |
| But Mr Trump dismissed him as an unlikely nominee because of his proposed tax increase, and focused instead on the former secretary of state and first lady. | But Mr Trump dismissed him as an unlikely nominee because of his proposed tax increase, and focused instead on the former secretary of state and first lady. |
| "Polls are showing that I will beat Hillary Clinton easily," he said, before outlining his strategy to win states that traditionally have backed Democratic presidential candidates. | "Polls are showing that I will beat Hillary Clinton easily," he said, before outlining his strategy to win states that traditionally have backed Democratic presidential candidates. |
| "I have a chance of winning New York. You know, you look at these politicians they always talk about the six states - you've got to win this one, that one. You have to win Ohio, you have to win Florida. | "I have a chance of winning New York. You know, you look at these politicians they always talk about the six states - you've got to win this one, that one. You have to win Ohio, you have to win Florida. |
| "I can change the game because I really have a chance of New York, I'm going to win Virginia. I'm going to win Michigan, as an example." | "I can change the game because I really have a chance of New York, I'm going to win Virginia. I'm going to win Michigan, as an example." |
| Latest news and reaction | Latest news and reaction |
| Trump turns notoriety into a win | |
| Winner and losers from New Hampshire | Winner and losers from New Hampshire |
| What would a Trump presidency be like? | What would a Trump presidency be like? |
| How primaries and caucuses work | How primaries and caucuses work |
| He denied he was unstoppable in the race to win the Republican nomination, however, and paid tribute to his friend New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who is subject to speculation he may drop out after a poor showing in New Hampshire. | He denied he was unstoppable in the race to win the Republican nomination, however, and paid tribute to his friend New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who is subject to speculation he may drop out after a poor showing in New Hampshire. |
| "I thought he was very effective. And I was surprised he didn't do better," said Mr Trump. | "I thought he was very effective. And I was surprised he didn't do better," said Mr Trump. |
| In other developments on Wednesday: | In other developments on Wednesday: |
| In the Democratic race, Mr Sanders met civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton on Wednesday morning in Harlem, New York City. | In the Democratic race, Mr Sanders met civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton on Wednesday morning in Harlem, New York City. |
| But the influential clergyman said he had not yet decided whether he would back the self-described democratic socialist or Mrs Clinton. | But the influential clergyman said he had not yet decided whether he would back the self-described democratic socialist or Mrs Clinton. |
| Winning the African American vote is regarded as key for the eventual Democratic nominee as the primary race moves on in the weeks ahead. | Winning the African American vote is regarded as key for the eventual Democratic nominee as the primary race moves on in the weeks ahead. |
| Both parties will officially name their presidential candidates in July and Americans will finally go to the polls in November. | Both parties will officially name their presidential candidates in July and Americans will finally go to the polls in November. |
| Key dates to come | Key dates to come |
| 20 February - South Carolina primary (Republican); Nevada caucus (Democrat) | 20 February - South Carolina primary (Republican); Nevada caucus (Democrat) |
| 23 February - Nevada caucus (R) | 23 February - Nevada caucus (R) |
| 27 February - South Carolina primary (D) | 27 February - South Carolina primary (D) |
| 1 March - 'Super Tuesday' - 15 states or territories decide | 1 March - 'Super Tuesday' - 15 states or territories decide |
| 18-21 July - Republican convention, nominee picked | 18-21 July - Republican convention, nominee picked |
| 25-28 July - Democratic convention, nominee picked | 25-28 July - Democratic convention, nominee picked |
| 8 November - US presidential elections | 8 November - US presidential elections |
| In depth: Primary calendar | In depth: Primary calendar |