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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 18, 2016

A super PAC supporting Ted Cruz has its eyes trained on Marco Rubio. According to James Hohmann’s The Daily 202, Keep the Promise I, a Cruz super PAC, is launching four new advertisements, including one that hits Rubio on immigration. The 30-second spot features Senate Democratic leaders talking about Rubio’s involvement in a bipartisan immigration […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 17, 2016

Jeb Bush is in the race for “the long haul.” Or at least that’s what the former Florida governor told NBC News reporter Peter Alexander during an interview this week. Bush brushed off questions about whether South Carolina would be his campaign’s last stand, saying he is doing well in the Palmetto State. “The obituaries […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 15, 2016

Marco Rubio is looking for a little help to expand his team’s get-out-the-vote efforts in South Carolina. In an email to supporters Monday, the Florida Republican encouraged supporters to chip in $20 to help impact voter outreach in South Carolina. The donation, according to the email, would cover the cost of sending four bumper stickers […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

Marco Rubio is making one last pitch to New Hampshire voters this morning. The Florida Republican is scheduled to stop by four polling locations this morning to chat with voters as they head in to cast their ballots. Rubio will head to polling places in Manchester, Bedford, Salem and Derry this morning. Rubio is in […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 7, 2016

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The super PAC backing Jeb Bush aired an advertisement in New Hampshire featuring former President George W. Bush during Sunday’s Super Bowl, the end result of a crowd-funding campaign. Right to Rise USA, the super PAC backing former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, ran the 30-second spot in New Hampshire. The advertisement features the former president […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 4, 2016

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One day after endorsing Marco Rubio, former GOP hopeful Rick Santorum hit the media circuit to explain why he backed the Florida senator. There was just one problem. When pressed by the hosts of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to list one of Rubio’s accomplishments in the Senate, the Pennsylvania Republican appeared stumped. “You know, here’s what […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 2, 2016

Marco Rubio has snagged the endorsement of Sen. Tim Scott. Scott, a South Carolina Republican, endorsed Rubio on Tuesday morning, hours after the Florida Republican outperformed expectations in Iowa. Rubio finished in third place with 23 percent, better than recent polls had projected. “I believe the best days of our country are ahead of her […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 2, 2016

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The super PAC backing Marco Rubio is out with a new advertisement meant to play up his electability. The 30-second spot, paid for by Conservative Solutions PAC and called “Both Right,” talks about why Rubio is the best man for the nomination. The advertisement, according to Politico Playbook, is expected to hit the airwaves Tuesday. […]

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Bryan Paz-Hernandez points to a simple but potentially effective prop he used to accentuate his opponent's absence at a candidate forum last month. Image via Bryan Paz-Hernandez.

Pro-Ted Cruz Super PAC goes after Marco Rubio in new ads

Jeb Bush tells NBC News he’s in race for “long haul”

Email Insights: Marco Rubio asks supporters to pitch in to make sure his message resonates with South Carolina voters

Marco Rubio visiting New Hampshire polling places Tuesday

Right to Rise airs ad featuring George W. Bush during Super Bowl

Rick Santorum struggles to recall even one of Marco Rubio’s Senate accomplishments

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott throws support behind Marco Rubio

Super PAC backing Marco Rubio focuses on electability in new advertisement