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Three Rubio Stories the Media Will Tell, Depending On What Happens Tonight
Herewith, three media narratives you’ll hear tomorrow, depending on how Marco Rubio does tonight:
Scenario #1: Rubio finishes in second place, far ahead of Bush and Christie. Story #1: “Rubio Wins!”
Read More >>Emerson Poll Shows Bush Surging in N.H.
Bush, Kasich Vying for 2nd Place (and Top Governor) in New Hampshire
It should go without saying that all nine candidates still in contention for the Republican presidential nomination would love to come in first place in today’s New Hampshire primary, but it seems likely that businessman Donald Trump has that position locked down – recent polling shows him with a significant lead over his rivals, and his lead in the RealClearPolitics.com average of polls is 17 points.
So the real contest would seem to be for second place, although there is also ... Read More >>
Clarity After New Hampshire? Don’t Bet on It
Republicans seeking clarity in the race for the White House may not find it in New Hampshire after all.
The state has a history of thinning the herd, but this cycle, it may just add to the chaos.
Read More >>Insiders: Sanders and Trump will win New Hampshire
Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are overwhelming favorites in New Hampshire, but that doesn’t mean Tuesday’s primaries are devoid of drama.
The New Hampshire operatives, strategists and activists who comprise The POLITICO Caucus – most of whom are backing Hillary Clinton or one of the more traditional Republican candidates – don’t believe that anyone can threaten Sanders and Trump for first place, according to a survey conducted on the eve of the first-in-the-nation primary.
Read More >>National poll: Cruz and Rubio surged after Iowa
Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are riding a wave of momentum after strong finishes in Iowa.
Donald Trump maintains a double-digit lead over his Republican rivals, but Rubio has experienced the largest surge, according to an NBC News/SurveyMonkey tracking poll released Tuesday.
Read More >>The Big Question in New Hampshire: Where Does Rubio Finish?
In their last two presidential primaries, Republicans left New Hampshire with a much clearer view of who would become their party’s White House pick thanks to victories from eventual nominees John McCain and Mitt Romney.
Whether the GOP will gain the same clarity Tuesday night might depend entirely on Marco Rubio’s performance — and if one of a trio of gubernatorial rivals can knock him off his new perch as the pick of the party establishment.
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