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Several articles have pointed to the campaign strategy of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who at the moment seems to be waiting patiently for Donald Trump’s campaign to collapse so he can then swoop in to pick up his supporters. National Journal this morning has an article describing Cruz’s plan: Ted Cruz Is Stalking Donald Trump

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The Invincible Trump

What hasn’t killed Donald Trump has only made him stronger.

Right off the bat, there was the shocking statement about the Mexican government sending over immigrant “rapists.” Then came the challenge to John McCain’s war hero status, a low blow from someone who avoided the draft. Next were the “bimbo” retweet attacks on Fox host Megyn Kelly (not to mention the reference to her “wherever”). His latest rants on “anchor babies” and nasty feuds with the media would have wounded any other mortal presidential candidate.

Democratic insiders: Joe Biden won’t run

The vast majority of Democratic insiders from the early states don’t believe Joe Biden will run for president, despite evidence that he is seriously considering a 2016 bid.

Not only is Donald Trump an unconventional candidate, he’s got a campaign operation that turns the conventional wisdom of electoral politics on its head.

Without a doubt, the summer’s biggest political story is Donald Trump’s surge to the top of the 17-candidate-strong Republican presidential field. And, when it comes to assessing Trump, there is an odd alliance between quantitative geeks and media pundits. Although both continuously write and talk about Trump, the conventional wisdom is that Trump’s surge is akin to a sugar high.

Here’s one more reason to continue speculating about whether Vice President Joe Biden will enter the presidential race: he polls better nationally against the leading three Republican candidates than Hillary Clinton, and has a higher favorability rating, too.

Rick Perry adviser joins Donald Trump campaign

Sam Clovis, the prominent conservative Iowa operative who departed Rick Perry’s campaign this week, is heading to Donald Trump’s camp to serve as his national co-chairman and policy adviser.