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Associated PressFebruary 29, 2016

Bernie Sanders raised more than $5 million Monday by simply asking his network of small donors for more money. In the morning, his campaign announced it had raised $36 million in February, and he set a goal of hitting $40 million by the end of the day. A website tracking the fundraising effort shows the […]

Associated PressFebruary 25, 2016

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Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz head into Thursday’s Republican debate eager to seize one last chance to slow Donald Trump‘s momentum before next week’s Super Tuesday mega-round of voting. The situation is likely more dire for Trump’s rivals than they’re publicly letting on. Rubio and Cruz so far have shown little willingness to take on […]

Associated PressFebruary 9, 2016

As of 8:03 p.m., the Associated Press is reporting the New Hampshire primary winners are Donald Trump on the Republican side and Bernie Sanders in the Democratic race. Each took the top spot after second-place finishes in the Iowa caucuses. Trump’s first victory of the 2016 White House race means he’s no longer a political […]

Associated PressFebruary 9, 2016

Bernie Sanders and John Kasich picked up the most votes as the first ballots of the first-in-the-nation primary were cast early Tuesday. Sanders won over all four Democratic voters in the tiny town of Dixville, while Kasich sneaked past Donald Trump, 3-2, among Republicans. Under New Hampshire state law, communities with fewer than 100 voters […]

Associated PressFebruary 8, 2016

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he is considering mounting an independent campaign for president. Bloomberg told The Financial Times on Monday that he was “looking at all the options” when it comes to a bid. The billionaire businessman said he found the current campaign to be “an insult to the voters.” It’s […]

Associated PressDecember 23, 2015

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson is pointing toward a major shake-up in his struggling campaign six weeks before early voting begins in Iowa. Carson told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he is considering “personnel changes” in his campaign. He did not name specific aides, but the interview occurred without the prior knowledge of his […]

Associated PressDecember 22, 2015

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected reports that he used vulgarity in describing Democrat Hillary Clinton‘s primary loss to now-President Barack Obama in 2008. Trump said Monday night, “She was favored to win and she got schlonged, she lost,” using a slang word for male genitalia. The GOP front-runner argued with that definition […]

Tag: 2016 White House campaigns

Bernie Sanders fundraising request draws $5 million in one day

Debate another chance for Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz to try to slow Donald Trump

Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump bag New Hampshire primary wins

Bernie Sanders, John Kasich win 1st votes in tiny NH community

Michael Bloomberg confirms he might run for president

Ben Carson suggests campaign shake-up is coming

Donald Trump denies using “vulgar” language to mock Hillary Clinton