Now for tuesday is almost always the day when candidates who are still in the race at that time. Recognize whether they have a real chance of winning the nomination. And in are those rare election years when there is no incumbent running. And both parties are competing author the super tuesday is a great way to judge engagement and each party. But for our future women wanna mcdaniels, there is not that much to be considered super about super tuesday. Now. Now that last week, the chair woman who has been over was a Republican National committee for 7 years, said you will be stepping down on march 8th. Now randa said its been traditional for the chairperson to step down, was the party has their nominee power. Some say this is long overdue. As a republicans underperformed at the mid terms and their future control, the house is not clear. But what does this new leadership mean for the remainder of the 9 months following todays primary results . Lets discuss this with our panel joyce, today
1215. 00. That is the magic number it takes within the Republican Party to secure the g o p nomination. The super tuesday of the term, which has been in use since at least 1976 and march the day where the greatest number of states hold primaries for their parties. Nomination. Now 16 states are going to be holding their primaries today. This includes california, colorado, texas, my home state of tennessee, virginia, and North Carolina to 874 of the Republican Party is at 2429. Delegates are awarded, which is about 36 percent of the total amount of delegates available. Democrats will also be awarding around 1439. 00 or 30 percent of their delegate allotment. Now, for tuesday is almost always the day when candidates who are still in the race at that time recognize whether they have a real chance of winning the nomination. And in those rare election years when there is no incumbent running and both parties are competing authors super tuesday is a great way to judge engagement and each part
With me are the bbc s deputy Political Editor, vicki young, and shadow business secretary jonathan reynolds, Transport Secretary mark harper, and Liberal Democrat olly grender. Yes, we had that big, important result for the conservatives, ben houchen has held onto the Tees Valley Mayoralty for a third term. You will know if you have been following all the Election Results that labour have won with a pretty historic swing the Blackpool South by election. There are a lot of people, of course, still coming in, we are yet to hear from counts right across the country, in terms of those local councils. Lets just get a thought, first of all, from our panel. So far, how disappointed are you . fin panel. So far, how disappointed are ou . Panel. So far, how disappointed are ou . , panel. So far, how disappointed are ou . ,. ,y you . On the cancer losses, clearly it is disappointing you . On the cancer losses, clearly it is disappointing to you . On the cancer losses, clearly it is disappointing
Speaker paul ryan had to quell a revolt. From bloombergs global headquarters, miami new york. Cannot in the new york we are just past 6 00 p. M. Not a huge rally in stocks but all the major indexes in green. We have the s p, also up one third. The nasdaq gaining just over 0. 5 . The joy from the u. S. Not being spread to new zealand as they have been training for a couple hours. The kiwi dollar, little change against the greenback. We are up a couple points at the moment but it is hard to get the idea so early because we have the staggered open in australia with stocks trading in alphabetical order. The aussie dollar unchanging. It did take a bit of a pounding this week with weaker than expected gdp and trade data. If we take a look at japanese futures, trades are out of chicago very slightly higher. Nikkei futures also looking a little bit healthier. The japanese yen strengthening against the dollar. Lets get the first word news. Thank you paul. Erupted across palestinian territory in
Student who will be raising her voice in song at the inauguration. Michelle miller has paid her a visit. If youve never heard 16yearold Jackie Evancho sing, prepare to be amazed. For her, singing the National Anthem this friday will be easy. The hard part is dealing with those who say she shouldnt sing at all. Out of concern for the rights of people like her sister. My sister juliet is a transgender and she is one of the strongest people i know. Jackie evancho raising her voice in our Nations Capital later on sunday morning. Pauley viola davis is an acclaimed hollywood actress who knows full well that success 2 00 never be taken for granted. Lee cowan will have hour sunday pre file. In hollywood, praise doesnt always last. They love, love, love you, viola. I mean, i would just grab hold of that word love, i said, okay, its been three months and i dont have a job. She did of course get another job. And this one may again have her in line for an oscar. Viola davis, ahead on sunday mornin