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Associated PressOctober 5, 2015

In her six months working for Carly Fiorina, Rebecca Schieber has learned to always have a Sharpie pen handy for autographs. She’s found ways to order the right vegetable-loaded meals on the road and become an expert at whisking her boss out of a room. She’s still working on keeping the candidate’s favorite “crunchy gum” […]

Associated PressOctober 4, 2015

Duke Energy Florida wants to build a solar power facility in an Orlando suburb. The utility company said last week that it had filed permits to construct the Osceola Solar Facility by early 2016. It will be built on 17 acres in Kenansville. The construction of the Osceola County facility is part of an overall […]

Associated PressOctober 4, 2015

Set ’em up, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and lend an ear to the troubles of a presidential candidate. The front-runner for the Democratic nomination appeared on the season opener of “Saturday Night Live” as a wise bartender named Val who pours a drink or two for, ahem, Hillary Clinton (played by “SNL” regular Kate McKinnon). Most […]

Associated PressOctober 3, 2015

Presidential hopeful Jeb Bush and other Republicans declared their opposition to stiffer gun laws Friday in the aftermath of the Oregon college mass shooting, while Democratic candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton called for a national movement to counter the power of the National Rifle Association. Bush said more government isn’t always the answer whenever tragedy strikes […]

Associated PressOctober 2, 2015

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio called for a more aggressive approach to Russia on Friday, including new sanctions against major officials and companies. During an appearance at a national security forum in Iowa, the Florida senator called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “gangster and a thug,” adding “I stand by that phrasing.” Rubio said if […]

Associated PressOctober 2, 2015

Jeb Bush’s challenge in the first half of the year was daunting yet simple. To be considered a fundraising success, the Republican presidential candidate had to hit the magic number of $100 million, an ambitious goal set by some in his campaign. And he did. As another fundraising period ends, what now constitutes success for […]

Associated PressOctober 1, 2015

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders raised about $26 million for his presidential campaign in the past three months, his campaign said Wednesday, nearly matching the $28 million take of Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton. The bulk of Clinton’s total came from fundraisers hosted by big donors across the country, many held in the traditionally Democratic treasure-chests […]

Associated PressSeptember 30, 2015

Political newcomer Ben Carson raised more than $20 million in the past three months to fuel his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, his campaign said Wednesday, a haul of campaign cash that shatters records and sets a new bar for his GOP rivals. As other campaigns scrambled to bring in final donations before the […]

Associated PressSeptember 30, 2015

With a presidential debate and a contentious appearance in Congress coming, Hillary Rodham Clinton faces an October full of opportunity and risk for her presidential campaign. The former secretary of state has spent months watching her poll numbers sink in crucial early voting states and faced endless questions about her email practices at the State […]

Associated PressSeptember 30, 2015

Republicans came into this presidential campaign with painful memories of how, in the last one, Democrats blasted Mitt Romney’s tax plan as a giveaway to the rich. Yet Donald Trump‘s tax plan adds to the number of major GOP presidential candidates who propose to cut all taxes — but especially those for the wealthy — […]

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Carly Fiorina’s campaign includes the rare job: “body woman”

Duke Energy wants to build Osceola County solar facility

Meet Val the bartender: Hillary Clinton does an ‘SNL’ skit

Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton display the political divide over gun control

Marco Rubio seeks aggressive approach to Russia

Jeb Bush donors pitch ‘long haul’ after initial ‘shock and awe’

Hillary Clinton raises $28M in past 3 months, Bernie Sanders just behind

Ben Carson raises $20M for 2016 bid in past 3 months

For Hillary Clinton, October presents series of risks and rewards

Republican field pushes tax cuts bound to drive up debt