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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 […]

Associated PressFebruary 7, 2016

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Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio. NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Sanders; Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton; DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association. CNN’s “State of the Union” — Sanders; Republican […]

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, […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 6, 2016

Picking up on the embarrassing appearance of Marco Rubio surrogate Rick Santorum on “Morning Joe” earlier this week, the Jeb Bush campaign released a new web ad on Saturday accusing Florida’s junior senator of having zero accomplishments in his quest for the Republican nomination for president. Bush’s campaign purchased ads on Internet search terms related […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 6, 2016

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The days are getting shorter for Jeb Bush to make his case in New Hampshire. In Bedford on Saturday morning in his only campaign appearance of the day, the former Florida Governor spoke to a packed auditorium at McKelvie Intermediate School, where he once again laid out his pitch on why he’s the most capable […]

Associated PressFebruary 6, 2016

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An aggrieved Donald Trump was rejoining his Republican presidential rivals on the debate stage and hoping for a winning formula in New Hampshire, while the challenge for surging Marco Rubio was fending off attacks from other candidates. The debate Saturday night comes three days before New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary, a contest that will likely determine […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 6, 2016

Greetings from Milford, New Hampshire! Sunday, Feb 7 6:00 a.m.- I should begin this post by saying this is me, Mitch Perry, writing. There were additional short stories posted on the blog yesterday that weren’t written by me – just to set the record straight. There are just two days of full campaigning left here […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 5, 2016

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Marco Rubio may have finished third in Iowa. But as the Las Vegas Review Journal nod indicates, he won what the Miami Herald calls the Sheldon Adelson primary. A sketchy process? Depends on who you ask. Most observers are skeptical. But don’t worry, the Review Journal’s process is A-OK. Or at least as A-OK as […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2016

Last month, a bipartisan group of 15 mayors in the South Florida region released a letter to Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush, asking both Miami-based GOP presidential candidates to meet with them regarding the risks that climate change presents to their communities. One of those mayors, Pinecrest Village’s Cindy Lerner, confronted Rubio at a town hall meeting Thursday night […]

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 […]

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One of several proposed designs for Florida's new Margaritaville license plates. Image via the office of Rep. Linda Chaney.

Marco Rubio comes under withering criticism in Republican debate

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Watch Chris Christie unload on Marco Rubio in NH debate (video)

New Jeb Bush web ad assails Marco Rubio’s lack of accomplishments

Jeb Bush’s NH fans worry he doesn’t have enough passion

Debate night: Donald Trump to rejoin rivals, Marco Rubio may feel heat

Mitch Perry’s Postcards from New Hampshire

“Outsider” Marco Rubio wins Sheldon Adelson primary

South Florida mayor confronts Marco Rubio on climate change at NH town hall

Chris Christie warns NH primary could lose place if rivals finish at top