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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 25, 2016

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is joining Donald Trump’s campaign team. If you think the name sounds familiar, you are probably right. Sanders is the daughter of Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and a two-time GOP presidential hopeful. “I volunteered to join Mr. Trump’s campaign because he is a champion of working families; not Washington-Wall […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 25, 2016

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Jeb Bush is thanking campaign alumni, telling his backers in an email that he appreciated their support. “You were all there for me from the beginning — making calls, raising funds, knocking doors in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, and providing encouragement to fight on,” said Bush in an email to alumni. “I know […]

Associated PressFebruary 24, 2016

Jeb Bush is thanking his vast network of donors Wednesday and lamenting that he was unable to break through in “a year of making a compelling case to people that were deeply disaffected and angry.” Bush isn’t saying who he will support or who his backers should get behind now that he is out of […]

Associated PressFebruary 24, 2016

In their efforts to derail Donald Trump from the Republican presidential nomination, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Ohio Gov. John Kasich are all facing enormous pressure in their home state primaries, which account for about a fourth of the delegates up for grabs in the next three weeks. Failure to defend […]

Associated PressFebruary 23, 2016

With a population of just 3 million, Nevada became one of the first four states in the presidential nominating process thanks to an effort a decade ago to add more diversity to the early voting calendar. Nevada is now a frequent stop for candidates in both parties, though it doesn’t draw nearly the amount of […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 22, 2016

As Marco Rubio continues to gain steam in the race for the Republican nomination, a leading political expert is looking into his crystal ball to make a few predictions. Larry Sabato, the director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics and editor-in-chief of “Sabato’s Crystal Ball,” suggested Rubio “consider a daring gambit.” The bold […]

Associated PressFebruary 21, 2016

The Republican and Democratic presidential contenders reported on the financial health of their national campaigns even as they were in the thick of the Nevada Democratic caucuses and South Carolina primary. Most of the outside groups known as super political action committees also faced a midnight Saturday deadline to report to the Federal Election Commission. […]

Associated PressFebruary 19, 2016

Jeb Bush has long kept his family at arm’s length in his effort to become commander-in-chief, but with the South Carolina primary looming, he’s embracing them like never before in the state that has historically stood by the Bush family in its previous White House bids. It’s a drastic shift from the approach he took […]

Associated PressFebruary 19, 2016

The Republican battle for South Carolina turned deeply personal on the eve of Saturday’s high-stakes presidential primary, as New York businessman Donald Trump eyed a delegate sweep and his Republican rivals fought for a southern surprise. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, the son of a pastor, evoked “the body of Christ” in his closing message while […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 17, 2016

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As the South Carolina primary approaches, a group of leading South Carolina state and federal lawmakers are endorsing Jeb Bush for president. The new crop of supporters includes Education Superintendent Molly Spearman, State Sen. Ross Turner, State Rep. Kirkman Finlay, and former U.S. Rep. Henry Brown. Spearman has been superintendent of education since 2014; Turner and […]

Tag: 2016 Republican primary

Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins Donald Trump campaign as senior adviser

Jeb Bush thanks alumni for support, “faithfulness to our cause”

Jeb Bush, frustrated he didn’t make compelling case, thanks donors for support

Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and John Kasich all face must-wins in home states

How the Nevada presidential caucuses work

“Crystal Ball” suggests Marco Rubio offer John Kasich VP spot in exchange for his backing

Even before SC, Jeb Bush was bust while Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Hillary Clinton received million-dollar boosts

Jeb Bush, seeking a much-needed revival in SC, calls in family

Republican 2016 hopefuls get emotional on eve of SC primary

Postcards from South Carolina: Key state leaders endorse Jeb Bush ahead of GOP primary