Ted cruz and Bernie Sanders pick up steam going into some of the most crucial contests yet. Nightly news begins right now. News World Headquarters in new nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. One of the most american political history ended sadly today with the word 69 death of nancy reagan. She was of course first lady to her husband president Ronald Reagan but so much more. The death of her devotion to the president built her an unrivaled level of influence. Nancy reagan died of congestive Heart Failure in los angeles today at the age of 94. In a statement the president and mrs. Obama sent their condolences saying. Nancy reagans public journey began on the Silver Screen and ended in the white nancy davis was an actress herself when she met Ronald Reagan on the mgm lot in 1949. He was already a star. But though she had her own hollywood dreams she later said she found her greatest role as his wife. I think i was born to be married. I was the happiest girl in the world when i became we. Reporter they married in 1952. A simple ceremony. And even appeared together in hellcats of the navy, the last of her 11 films. I began to think maybe you were playing the south sea surface. You knew better. How could i know . Did you give me a postdated check in. From then on by her own description her life was devoted to her husband. As mother to their two children, patty and ron, and as stepmother to his two children by former wife jane wyman. Then came politics and her long career as a first lady. First in california to governor Ronald Reagan in 1966. Greatest asset for the women voters . Im guessing ronnie, i guess. President reagan in 19 1980. After the president was shot by a wouldbe assassin just two months into his first term, his wife was forever shaken. Every time he went out and talked to thousands of people, my heart stopped. Reporter but she carried on. Steadfast in her chosen roles as the president s protector, best friend, and partner in efforts like the antidrug campaign for which she was forever linked. When it comes to drugs and alcohol, just say no. Reporter she was criticized for consulting an astrologer about the president s schedule. Dubbed queen nancy for her expensive tastes in fashion and white house decor, and accused of managing her husband. Youre doing everything we can. Were doing everything we can. Reporter but the wavered as a loving wife in all the ways she knew. And when in the mid 90s the then former president revealed hed been diagnosed with alzheimers disease, the partner who would rarely leave his side visited the Republican National convention to share her familys pain and a new cause. We learned, as too many other families have learned, of the terrible pain and loneliness that must be endured as each day brings another reminder of this very long goodbye. So nancy, let me say thank you for all you do, thank you for your love, and thank you for just being you. Reporter she stayed close to her ronnie even in her last years. She made it a point to be there when the Reagan Library hosted Election Year debates and to visit her husbands resting place. A love story to the very end. The importance of nancy reagan in her husbands life and his presidency cannot be behindthescenes roles in some of the biggest issues the president faced. As we hear from our chief Foreign Affairs correspondent andrea mitchell. Reporter theirs was a love affair like few others and a Political Partnership that transformed a presidency. A first lady at first criticized for wearing designer gowns during a recession. Fiercely protective after the assassination attempt in 1981 that almost took her husbands life. As a result for the next seven years Nancy Reagans ferocious number one priority was protect my husband. Reporter she talked Ronald Reagan into belatedly acknowledging the scourge of aids after their friend rock hudson was afflicted. And nancy reagan, along with maggie thatcher, changed history by encouraging the president to negotiate with what he had called the evil empire. The soviet union. And its new leader mikhail gorbachev. My problem for the first few years was they kept dying. Reporter their first summit over the objections of the powerful defense secretary caspar he knew he could do a deal with gorbachev. He just needed to be allowed to do it. And she ran that interference for him. Reporter another critical moment. Reagans comeback after the irancontra scandal. Different times in his presidency when hed gone astray or gotten too near the edge of the cliff she pulled him back from the edge of the cliff. Reporter tributes today not only from the obamas but from form yes former president s and first ladies. Reagans Vice President george bush and barbara bush writing nancy reagan was totally devoted to president reagan and we take comfort that they will be reunited once more. Jimmy carter and rosalind, who lost the white house to Ronald Reagan, writing, her advocacy for Stem Cell Research raised Public Awareness and influenced Decision Makers about Vital Research for alzheimers disease. At the time running counter to republican orthodoxy. But nancy reagan knew her own mind and her heart. And both her mind and her heart were devoted to her beloved ronnie. A legacy that they shared at a critical moment in history and world history. Lester . Andrea mitchell tonight. Thank you. For more now on nancy reagan were joined by a man who knew her well. James baker was chief of sfaf and later treasury secretary under president reagan. Mr. Kret, thank you for being with us and our condolences. I know your friendship with mrs. Reagan was deep and long and we thank you so much for being here. Yes, it was, lester, and thank you for saying that. Tell me what most people may not understand about nancy reagan and the relationship she had with her husband. Well, i think they need to understand in addition to the exceptionally beautiful love story that they enjoyed that she was his closest adviser. But in addition to that she was his constant protector. He really had wonderful political she was an expert at figuring out who in that white house was paddling their own canoe and who was working for the gipper. Which makes me wonder. Did she have good political instincts or just good protective instincts toward Ronald Reagan . She had both. She really had both. She was very protective of him. But she also had very good political instincts. And you know, she was very active in all of his campaigns for president beginning way back when. Ive heard some describe it as that she would sometimes make those really hard calls. Did she play the enforcer to his more genteel nature . Well, i think thats a fair statement. She was tough. But she had to be tough. And i news and i use that term in the very best way. President reagan was totally guileless. He never met a person he didnt trust or that he didnt like. And that was one of the secrets of his success, his optimism and his enthusiasm. How did you see her years that she was at his side while he struggled with alzheimers and even the years after his death . She was the protector of his legacy and she even after he was gone she devoted her life to him. They had a very exceptionally beautiful relationship, love relationship, love secretary baker, i just want to thank you so much for taking the time and sharing your memories today. Thanks for being here. Youre sure welcome, lester. The Ronald Reagan president ial library outside los angeles is closed today, but that has not deterred many of those wishing to pay their respects or leave tributes to the former first lady. From simi valley, News National almaguer. Reporter the library in simi valley, california bears his name, but place. Today outside the closed gates flowers and flags, tributes and tears. Theres just a strong feeling towards the reagan family. Our country. Reporter ronald and nancy reagan began planning the president ial library while he was still in office. They would check on its progress during stops to the western white house in santa barbara, where they had each other and all of natures beauty. It was so pretty riding this morning. Really pretty. Reporter in 1988 the ground breaks. Even in the dirt the first lady always added a touch of class and a bit of humor. The library would honor the president , who always cherished his wife. And of course my nancy. I dont know how to begin to describe what she means to me except to say i cant imagine life without her. Reporter the reagans picked this hilltop because of its sweeping views. He was president ial, but many say she made this place majestic. Charlie winn brought his son henry to say goodbye. No question about it shes iconic. Without question. She was much more than just a first lady. She was a symbol of strength and vitality reporter mrs. Reagan will soon be buried next to her husband at the library. A special place on a hilltop with a view they love in a country that loved them both even more. Prior to the Funeral Service for nancy reagan, which is still in the planning process tonight, there will be an opportunity for the public to come here to the president ial library. It is a place that the former first lady loved deeply and a place that will no doubt be packed with incredibly large crowds in the coming days. Lester . All right. Miguel, thank you. The president ial candidates took a short break from campaigning to offer their condolences and reflections today. In a joint statement bill and Hillary Clinton said, her strength of character was legendary. Senator Bernie Sanders called her an exemplary first lady. Among the republicans donald trump said mrs. Reagan was an amazing women. Senator marco rubio tweet bd her integrity and grace while senator ted cruz praised her deep passion for this nation. Governor john Kasich Reagan family have lost a woman of grace and strength. And well have more on nancy reagan and the enduring love story later in this but as we turn now to the race for president , a series of major showdowns is next for the candidates. The republicans are all descending on florida as trump and cruz fight for number 1 and marco rubio tries to stay afloat. For the democrats sanders and clinton latest debate in flint, michigan. Ahead of that states primary this tuesday. Thats where Kristen Welker starts our coverage tonight. Cristen . Reporter lester, good evening. Its battleground michigan. The focus is on flint tonight. Both candidates will need to get specific about how theyll deal with the water crisis here and a whole host of other topics from trade to the economy. Bernie sanders and Hillary Clinton facing off tonight as sanders clinched key victories in kansas and we will win in november if we have a large voter turnout. Reporter the wibz giving sanders new momentum. But clinton still has the math. Ive gotten more running on either side. Ive gotten more votes than donald trump. Reporter todays nbc news wall street journal mayors poll shows clinton with a commanding 17point lead in michigan, but both campaigns privately say the race is likely closer. As sanders makes it up. Weve all got to stay in this campaign to the convention in july. I introduce our next president reporter clinton not taking anything for granted. Today courting critical black voters here. We have to tear down the barrier of systemic racism. Reporter and dispatching her top surrogates. The only thing standing between her and victory in michigan is a low vote. Reporter with the controversy over her emails still looming. I think were getting closer and closer to wrapping this up. Reporter and tonight sanders is expected to attack. Not over clintons support for trade deals, unpopular in the industrial midwest where jobs are at stake. Clinton preparing to paint herself as more practical. The mayor of flint, a clinton supporter, says residents still want answers from both candidates to the water crisis. Were really tired of living off of bottled water and filters, and we know we need some longterm solutions. Reporter Kristen Welker, nbc news, flint, michigan. Reporter this is Gabe Gutierrez in florida, where donald trump today made a grand entrance at the world golf championships. Teeing up a fierce fight on marco rubios home turf. Marco rubio had a very, very bad night. And personally, id call for him to drop out of the race. Billionaire frontrunner trouncing his rivals on Super Saturday in louisiana and kentucky. But ted cruz is surging after decisive wins in kansas and maine. Now only 87 delegates behind trump. Theres one campaign that has beat him not once, not twice, but five times. And that is our campaign. To be a twoperson race because only donald trump and ted cruz have shown the ability to win repeatedly. Reporter the socalled establishment may not like cruz but if teds the alternative to trump, hes at least a republican conservative. Reporter last night rubio finished fourth in maine and third everywhere else. We knew this would be the roughest period in the Campaign Given the makeup of the electoral map. Reporter today he won puerto ricos primaries, scrounging for delegates. But he faces an uphill battle. On tuesday michigan votes and the latest nbc news wall street journal marrist poll shows trum wp a commanding lead. John kasich in fourth. Cade he campaigned in his crucial home state of ohio with arnold schwarzenegger. We need to connect with one another because thats the spirit of america. Thats where america lives. 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As they sat down to dinner, each claimed to have an early call the next day. An old actors excuse in case things didnt go well. No such insurance was needed. March 4th marked 64 years since their wedding day. When you look at pictures of nancy and Ronald Reagan from their days in california to their time in the white house, they so often look like lovestruck kids, soulmates, the love of each others life. This is a letter from the president to mrs. Reagan pulled from an nbc special. Mrs. Reagan reads. Dear first lady, as president of the United States its my honor and privilege to cite you for service above and beyond the call of duty and that me, the most happy man in the world for 29 years. Reporter they were inseparable, steadfast, especially in times of trial. Assassination attempt. Her breast cancer. Home. Reporter alzheimers disease. Health. Till death do us part. That was ronnie and nancy. Some years after the president s death mrs. Reagan told vanity fair, i miss ronnie a lot, an awful lot. People say it gets better. No, it does not. Their love explained best by the president himself, who wrote to mrs. Reagan, im not whole without you. You are life itself to me. That is a love story. Harry smith, nbc news, new york. And thats nbc nightly news for this sunday. Im lester holt reporting from new york. Ill see you later tonight for dateline. In the meantime, for all of us here at nbc. Daly it started nine seasons ago. Welcome to the voice, a singing competition unlike any other. And became. [ cheering ]. An emmywinning global phenomenon attracting the greatest undiscovered singers in the country. And the biggest artists in the Music Industry to coach them. Boom tonight, an epic 10th season of the voice. Returning to our coaches chairs. Last seasons winner grammy awardwinning lead singer of maroon 5, adam levine. Adam after 10 season on this show,
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