A new CNN/ORC poll in South Carolina shows Hillary Clinton leading the Democratic presidential race with 49%, followed by Bernie Sanders at 24% and Joe Biden at 18%.
In Nevada, Clinton leads with 50%, followed by Sanders at 34% and Biden at 12%.


A new CNN/ORC poll in South Carolina shows Hillary Clinton leading the Democratic presidential race with 49%, followed by Bernie Sanders at 24% and Joe Biden at 18%.
In Nevada, Clinton leads with 50%, followed by Sanders at 34% and Biden at 12%.
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