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Florida Contest Could Be Crucial in the GOP Nomination Fight

The state of Florida is home to four candidates running for president, two of whom have won statewide office: former Gov. Jeb Bush and Sen. Marco Rubio. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee also lives in the Sunshine State these days, as does retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson. And it’s beginning to look as though the state’s mid-March primary could be vital for several candidates. The Washington Post this morning explains how Bush and Rubio are both trailing the frontrunners, businessman Donald ... Read More >>

If Ben Carson and Donald Trump Fade, Who Gets Their Supporters?

There is no reason to believe Ben Carson or Donald Trump will surrender their perch atop the polls anytime soon, but that hasn’t stopped the guessing about which Republican their supporters would back, if either stumbles down the stretch.

Iowa, New Hampshire battles heat up for Republican field

The Republican White House field is sprinting toward the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary — in two distinct groups.

Several contenders are putting all of their chips on New Hampshire, where the Feb. 9 primary looks to be a make-or-break affair for Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Ohio Gov. John Kasich and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

Republican Voters Slowly Begin to Rally Around Candidates

At a Marco Rubio rally the day after the Republicans’ fourth debate, Scott Bell pressed through a crowd to deliver a direct message to the Florida senator. “I’m all in,” he told Mr. Rubio.

This is not the year of the governor

John Kasich made a remarkable observation at the start of Tuesday’s Republican debate. Of the eight candidates on stage for the main event, he pointed out that he was the only sitting governor.

The Ohioan proceeded to have the worst night of anyone, and conservatives widely panned his performance.

Bush Makes a Comeback in Debate

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush may not have “won” the GOP debate last night (most are giving that victory to Florida Sen. Marco Rubio), but the consensus view seems to be that he turned in a good performance and was significantly improved from the first three debates. Bush came in tied for second, according to Politico’s survey of insiders:

Insiders: Rubio wins, Kasich bombs

The runner-ups for best performance, according to the survey, were Jeb Bush and Carly Fiorina with 12 percent ... Read More >>

GOP candidates fight to survive in ‘undercard’ debate

Four Republican presidential candidates lagging in national polls squared off in a lively preliminary debate Tuesday night, fighting to move into the top tier of White House GOP hopefuls.