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Trump Campaign Struggles in ‘Free-for-All’

The campaign of billionaire businessman Donald Trump may be in trouble in the aftermath of last Thursday’s Republican presidential debate and several of his statements in the days after, particularly those aimed at Fox News host Megyn Kelly. Politico reports on Trump’s dis-invitation from a gathering of conservative activists hosted by the conservative website RedState:

Donald Trump’s invite to RedState event revoked over Megyn Kelly comments

Donald Trump’s invitation to appear at the conservative RedState gathering has been rescinded in one of ... Read More >>

The RedState Gathering of conservative activists largely attracted attention because of something that did not take place in Georgia, namely an appearance by Donald Trump. But the gathering featured nine other presidential candidates and provided key insight into how candidates and voters interact in the Deep South leading into the increasingly important “SEC primary” next spring.

Donald Trump struggles to turn political fling into a durable campaign

Donald Trump was ensconced inside his Manhattan skyscraper early last week, preparing for his first presidential debate. The celebrity billionaire wanted to turn the summer fling that had catapulted him to the front of the Republican pack into a candidacy capable of winning the White House — and his longtime adviser Roger Stone had a plan.

RedState convention: 5 takeaways

It was the Donald Trump show that wasn’t.

The RedState Gathering, a high-profile annual convention of conservatives held here in Atlanta this weekend, drew nine presidential candidates. But the one driving the conversation was the one who wasn’t there.

Trump camp in crisis

Fallout from a crude attack on Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly and the departure of a top political adviser roiled Donald Trump’s campaign Saturday, leading Republicans to question whether the laws of political gravity have finally caught up with the real estate mogul.

Winners at the G.O.P. Debate Did Not Include Bush and Trump

Winning a primary debate isn’t about having the best one-liners or drawing the biggest applause.

For top candidates, it’s an audition for party elites, moneyed supporters and, secondarily, voters.