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How to Read the Ups and Downs of Polling in the G.O.P. Race
The polling roller coaster, as FiveThirtyEight’s Harry Enten put it, has begun. One week the headline is “Ted Cruz Surging in Polls.” Three weeks later, it’s “Marco Rubio Surges to Front of G.O.P. Pack.”
The wave of candidate announcements that began late last month has set off a new phase of volatile polling, when voters will rally behind news-making candidates and move on as soon as the next arrives.
Read More >>2016 rookies stumble out of gate
The 2016 presidential field is off to a bumbling start.
Many of the White House hopefuls are showing they are rookies on the presidential campaign trail. None of the early mistakes, gaffes or lapses in judgment so far are bid-killers, but they do highlight candidates who are adjusting to the brightest spotlight in politics.
Read More >>As campaigns launch, poll finds GOP field stays tight
With the ranks of declared 2016 presidential candidates growing, a new CNN/ORC poll finds the contests for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations solidifying around two key points: Hillary Clinton dominates everyone on the Democratic side, while no one has broken out of the pack on the Republican side.
Read More >>Ben Carson to announce presidential plans May 4 in Detroit
Ben Carson will make a major announcement on his 2016 presidential-campaign plans in three weeks, CNN reported Monday night, citing a spokeswoman.
But while the network reported that the speech will be made May 4 in Detroit, spokeswoman Deanna Bass cautioned that her boss, the first major Republican to start a presidential exploratory committee back in February, may either run or not run.
Read More >>Carson: ‘I believe our country is on the precipice’
Dr. Ben Carson, on his first foray into New Hampshire as a possible presidential hopeful, offered a candid take on everything from the dangers of radical Islam to the risk Republicans face if another progressive is elected to the White House.
The renowned neurosurgeon, who is known for his criticism of Obamacare and federal bureaucracy, said much is at stake as he considers running in 2016.
Ben Carson exploratory committee brings in $2.1 million in March
The presidential exploratory committee of retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson raised more than $2 million in less than a month of activity, his team said Monday.
The $2.1 million total came from about 36,000 new donors, with an average donation of $54.
Read More >>Ben Carson launches exploratory committee
Dr. Ben Carson on Tuesday announced an exploratory committee for a possible presidential run in 2016, and he will be coming soon to New Hampshire.
The Carson America exploratory committee website banner includes the words, “Unite Heal Thrive,” a nod to the conservative Republican’s celebrated career as a neurosurgeon and his vision for the country.