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Poll: Trump edges Clinton, dominates GOP field in North Carolina
Donald Trump is not only beating all his Republican primary foes in North Carolina, he would top Hillary Clinton there, according to a new poll.
Read More >>Donald Trump Bests Jeb Bush in New Hampshire Town Hall Duel
The battle for the future of the GOP is on.
Two different Republican Parties—the contemptuous, anti-government one of billionaire Donald Trump and the straight-laced, traditional version of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush—were on display in New Hampshire Wednesday night.
Read More >>Sanders Still Gaining on Clinton; Can He Appeal to Trump Fans?
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has drawn closer to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Democratic nomination contest, according to a new CNN national poll showing the frontrunner holding a 47–29 percent lead over her nearest rival. Politico provides the details:
Poll: Clinton losing ground to Sanders
Hillary Clinton’s advantage against Bernie Sanders among Democratic voters continues to evaporate, according to the latest CNN/ORC national poll released Wednesday morning. And in a general election matchup with Donald Trump, who has led ... Read More >>
Iowa State Fair: What we learned
It was Donald Trump’s show, but several other presidential contenders played major supporting roles through a surreal opening weekend at the Iowa State Fair.
Read More >>Walker Aims to Get Back on Top of Field
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has been at or near the top of the polls for the Republican nomination since the beginning of the race, but he has seen his numbers slip in recent weeks. After leading in Iowa, for example, he now trails businessman Donald Trump and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, according to a poll last week from CNN. Another CNN poll released yesterday shows him falling to fifth nationally
In reaction, Walker’s campaign is planning its return to the top ... Read More >>
The Most Important Story in the G.O.P. Race Isn’t About Donald Trump
Donald Trump is dominating the news media and the Internet. He is leading in the polls. But even as journalists scour those surveys for signs of whether his surge will last, an important story with the potential to decide the race is being overlooked.
Read More >>Surging Ben Carson looks to peel off Donald Trump’s voters
Ben Carson has his sights set on Donald Trump.
The retired neurosurgeon is surging in the polls, but faces a huge hurdle in overcoming Trump, the runaway leader of a pack of candidates looking to tap into the anti-establishment fervor that is energizing the Republican base.
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