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Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2016

So much for “Marcomentum.” Eight days ago, the national media, with some justification, was spreading the word that Marco Rubio was the unexpected star of the Iowa caucus, despite the fact that he received fewer votes than Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. Rubio began rising in the polls in New Hampshire, and it seemed that […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2016

The final WMUR-CNN poll in New Hampshire shows that New York City businessman Donald Trump continues to hold a major lead and will be the likely victor Tuesday night. The poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire, shows Trump up with 31 percent support. Marco Rubio is second with 17 percent, and Ted Cruz is […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2016

Good morning from Nashua, New Hampshire, where snow is expected to hit New England again later Monday. We want to get a run in before things get uglier out there, so let’s right to the point after a full weekend of campaigning. Can Marco survive the Christie pummeling? Let’s face it: Unless every poll out […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 7, 2016

Like his two fellow governors who are running for the Republican Party nomination for president, New Hampshire is a do-or-die state for Ohio Gov. John Kasich this Tuesday. Though winning seems out of the picture, a solid placing in the top three at least is crucial for Kasich, Jeb Bush and Chris Christie, which is […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 7, 2016

Perhaps it was because the promised pancake breakfast was canceled or that he was a half-hour late, but Marco Rubio‘s first appearance before New Hampshire voters was flat compared to other events in the Granite State the past week. Speaking less than 12 hours after his worst debate performance as a presidential candidate, Florida’s junior […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 7, 2016

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ABC’s “This Week” featured the two GOP New Hampshire front runners, Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (in an exclusive interview), jockeying for position ahead of the Tuesday vote. ABC, which hosted Saturday night’s final GOP debate before the New Hampshire primary, promised coverage centered on the election. Trump led off, and clearly, as on “Face […]

Associated PressFebruary 7, 2016

Marco Rubio faced withering criticism of his readiness to be president and his policy depth in the final Republican debate before Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary, as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and other candidates launched an aggressive campaign to slow the Florida senator’s rise. Rubio’s responded with an uneven performance on Saturday night that could […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 6, 2016

Chris Christie’s contempt for Marco Rubio was put on full display in the New Jersey Governor’s big moment on the debate stage on Saturday night in Manchester, four days before the New Hampshire primary. Christie blasted Rubio for never having made a “consequential decision,” and simply not prepared to lead the nation. “I like Marco Rubio, […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 5, 2016

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie doubts the future of New Hampshire’s primary if Ted Cruz, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio take the three top spots Tuesday. The Republican presidential candidate, in an aggressive campaign throughout New Hampshire, warns voters about the three leading candidates because they have spent relatively little time in the state. As […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 5, 2016

Jeb Bush is jumping on Rick Santorum’s inability to identify an accomplishment of Marco Rubio, using the footage of in a new television advertisement. As first reported by CNN, the 60-second spot will start running in New Hampshire on Saturday. The advertisement features clips from Thursday’s interview with Santorum on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” During the […]

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