"Trump's Broadening Weaknesses and Big Problems Ahead"

Despite easy victories in the Iowa and New Hampshire Republican primary contests, Donald J. Trump's campaign has revealed signs of weakness with critical independent voters and important sections of the party's electorate, pointing to potential challenges as he pivots towards the general election. The results indicate enduring vulnerabilities for Trump as the presidential race moves beyond Republican primaries, with independents, college-educated voters, and Republicans unwilling to dismiss his legal jeopardy showing support for his rival, Nikki Haley, in New Hampshire.