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Associated PressFebruary 15, 2016

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John Kasich proudly cites his efforts while in Congress to cut what he believed was wasteful defense spending. But allies for Jeb Bush, a Republican presidential rival, see a potential vulnerability for Kasich in military-minded South Carolina and are trying to slow the Ohio governor’s momentum after a strong showing in New Hampshire. An outside […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 15, 2016

During an appearance in South Carolina, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush blasted the left for what he considers “intolerance” toward people of faith. Bush, the former Florida governor, was speaking to an audience at the Faith and Family Presidential Forum Feb. 12 at Bob Jones University in Greenville. “The idea that you’re a Christian, or […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 15, 2016

Speaking at the Faith and Family Presidential Forum in South Carolina last week, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush discussed several faith-based issues, including what his faith means to him, his dedication to serving the country and helping those in need. One part of the forum, held at Bob Jones University in Greenville Feb. 12, featured a […]

Associated PressFebruary 15, 2016

Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential candidate, offered this year’s hopefuls advice about a hard-learned lesson: Release your tax returns before the primaries and avoid tough scrutiny later. But the top three Republicans leading in national polls don’t appear to be listening. Even as other candidates – most notably Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush – […]

Associated PressFebruary 15, 2016

George W. Bush won a bruising South Carolina presidential primary on his way to the Oval Office, as his father did before him. Now it’s his brother’s turn, and for Jeb Bush, the most consequential foreign policy decisions of his brother’s time in office are suddenly front-and-center of his bid to keep alive his campaign […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 15, 2016

A new radio advertisement that takes a swipe at Donald Trump and his profanity-laced speeches is set to begin airing in South Carolina. The 60-second spot — paid for by Right to Rise USA, the super PAC backing Jeb Bush — ponders whether Trump shares South Carolina voters’ values. The advertisement features snippets from Trump’s […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 15, 2016

Donald Trump is in first in every Palmetto State poll ahead of the South Carolina GOP primary. Jeb Bush is somewhat farther back. Jeb is bringing brother George W. in to campaign for him, most notably 6 p.m. Monday in North Charleston. However, W won’t “get in the slop” with Trump, Jeb said Monday. “He’s proud […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 15, 2016

Jeb Bush says it’s within Barack Obama‘s constitutional powers to nominate a candidate to succeed Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court, but says there’s no way that person should be approved by the U.S. Senate. “There should not be an appointment, based on the record of President Obama’s selection of judges,” Bush told NBC’s […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 15, 2016

Happy Presidents Day, y’all! Other than government folks, does anyone else have today off? Just wondering. Speaking of presidents, this is a crucial week in the 2016 election for both parties, but let’s focus on the Republican election in South Carolina on Saturday. All polls show Donald Trump with a very solid lead, but a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 14, 2016

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Donald Trump maintains a large lead in South Carolina, according to a new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll. According to the survey, Trump leads the Republican field with 42 percent support among likely Republican primary voters, followed by Ted Cruz in second with 20 percent. The poll found Marco Rubio has 15 percent, and John […]

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Allies of Jeb Bush, John Kasich spar over military spending

Postcards from South Carolina: Jeb Bush calls it wrong that left says people of faith are intolerant

Jeb Bush contends he has proven record defunding Planned Parenthood in Florida

Top Republicans stay quiet on release of their tax returns

George W. Bush: From South Carolina cameo to starring role

New Right to Rise ad says SC voters should end Donald Trump charade

The W factor: Jeb Bush says his brother won’t “get in the slop” with Donald Trump

Jeb Bush says Barack Obama’s judicial nominees have been “way out of the mainstream”

Mitch Perry Report 2.15.16 – Trump doubles down on Iraq comments about W

Donald Trump maintains lead in South Carolina finds CBS News poll