WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump defeated 16 rivals in the Republican primaries by being the most anti-immigrant of them all, promising to build a giant wall on the border and deport millions. He labeled opponents like Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio as weak and amnesty-loving, and his extreme rhetoric pushed the entire immigration debate to … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidates agree that Islamic extremists are running rampant, the Mideast is on fire and Russia, China and Iran are flexing their muscles, yet they are far from reaching consensus on how much is enough when it comes to spending on defense. It’s a political divide that has dogged the GOP … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush says he’s collected $13.4 million in recent months to back his run for president. But competitor Marco Rubio says he ended September with more cash in the bank, despite having raised less than half as much as Bush. The two Floridians were among those who disclosed their … Continue reading
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The first television ad designed to bolster Republican Scott Walker’s sagging presidential campaign highlights his 2011 struggle with public sector unions, the clash that made him known across the country. The 60-second ad by the super PAC Unintimidated begins broadcasting in Iowa on Tuesday as part of a $7 million buy … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential candidate Donald Trump ruled out the prospect of a third-party White House bid Thursday and vowed to support the Republican Party’s next presidential nominee — whoever it may be. The billionaire businessman announced his decision in a raucous new conference at Trump Tower, the gold-hued skyscraper in midtown Manhattan where he … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — CNN on Tuesday amended its criteria for the next Republican presidential debate, giving former technology executive Carly Fiorina a better chance at appearing in the Sept. 16 primetime affair. The news network announced the change following weeks of public pressure from Fiorina and her supporters. Fiorina, the only woman in the GOP … Continue reading
HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) — Republican presidential contender Jeb Bush says rival Donald Trump is “too pessimistic” to lead the country and Republicans will lose the 2016 election if they make the billionaire their party’s candidate for the White House. Campaigning in New Hampshire on Thursday, Bush acknowledged that Trump has tapped into anger among voters, … Continue reading
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico this week, his staff said Tuesday. Spokeswoman Olivia Perez-Cubas told The Associated Press that the Florida senator will meet with supporters on Friday in the capital of San Juan. Rubio’s one-day visit will coincide … Continue reading
Real-estate mogul and reality-television star Donald Trump said Tuesday, June 16, he will seek the Republican nomination for president. He’s the 12th high-profile Republican to enter the 2016 race, with more to come in the weeks ahead. “All of my life, I have heard, a truly successful person, a really successful person, and even a … Continue reading
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The latest from an economic conference in Florida where some of the leading Republican presidential candidates and likely candidates spoke Tuesday, June 2, 2015: ___ 4 p.m. (EDT) Jeb Bush says those who criticize the government’s surveillance powers are going to wish they were in place if the … Continue reading
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