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Hillary Clinton projected to win in Mississippi Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump projected to win in Mississippi
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Hillary Clinton swept her way to another victory on Tuesday - scooping the southern state of Mississippi, according to an exit poll projection. Hillary Clinton swept her way to another victory on Tuesday - scooping the southern state of Mississippi, according to an exit poll projection. Donald Trump was projected to have won the Republican contest in the state, and several news organisations predicted he was also going to win the state of Michigan.
Ms Clinton had gone into the race with strong expectations after her success in South Carolina ten days ago, and several other southern states on last week’s Super Tuesday. If the projection is borne out, it would be the 12th state she has won.Ms Clinton had gone into the race with strong expectations after her success in South Carolina ten days ago, and several other southern states on last week’s Super Tuesday. If the projection is borne out, it would be the 12th state she has won.
Her support among African American voters is considerable stronger than that of her Democratic rival Bernie Sanders. CNN said it had projected the result based on its exit polls data taken in the field. Her support among African American voters is considerable stronger than that of her Democratic rival Bernie Sanders, with as many of 88 per cent of black voters reportedly voting for the former secretary of state. CNN said it had projected the result based on its exit polls data taken in the field.
The news channel also said that among the Republicans, Donald Trump appeared to be leading the battle in Mississippi, with Ted Cruz is second place and Marco Rubio a distant third. The news channel said that among the Republicans, Mr Trump was projected to have won more than 50 per cent of the vote, with Ted Cruz in second place and Marco Rubio a distant third.
Mr Trump was also on the way for another victory in Michigan. He was leading John Kasich, Mr Cruz and Mr Rubio. Ms Clinton and Mr Sanders were involved in a close fight, with the Vermont senator a few points ahead of the former secretary of state with around 30 per cent of the vote counted.