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Associated PressFebruary 11, 2016

The best hope of the Republican establishment just a week ago, Marco Rubio suddenly faces a path to his party’s presidential nomination that could require a brokered national convention. That’s according to Rubio’s campaign manager, Terry Sullivan, who told The Associated Press that this week’s disappointing performance in New Hampshire will extend the Republican nomination […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

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The Republican Party of Florida said the New Hampshire primary results show voters are looking for an alternative to Hillary Clinton. Clinton is projected to come in second place in the Granite State, with most news outlets already calling Bernie Sanders the winner of the state’s primary. Sanders was long favored to be the winner, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

Robots have been trailing Marco Rubio in New Hampshire, and now the liberal organization that dispatched them is out with a Web video. American Bridge 21st Century on Tuesday released a 40-second video of news coverage of the robots. The Web video — called “Domo Arigato Marco Roboto” — features cable news hosts and candidates talking […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 9, 2016

Marco Rubio supporters appeared to get physical with a protester dressed as a robot in New Hampshire on Tuesday. In a video circulated by Americans United for Change, a progressive organization, Rubio supporters in New Hampshire grabbed and pushed a man in a robot costume. The person was holding a sign that said “#RobotRubio” and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

Marco Rubio is making one last pitch to New Hampshire voters this morning. The Florida Republican is scheduled to stop by four polling locations this morning to chat with voters as they head in to cast their ballots. Rubio will head to polling places in Manchester, Bedford, Salem and Derry this morning. Rubio is in […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 8, 2016

If someone could catch the New Hampshire voter enthusiasm, bottle it and release it in the rest of our states, we might be able to solve the voter apathy and negativity that have seemingly handed us one of the most squirrely primary campaigns in my memory. I first became aware of presidential races back in […]

Jac VerSteegFebruary 7, 2016

What do Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush and some Florida lawmakers have in common? They’ve all said some pretty disturbing things recently about the use of military power. Hmmm. I guess I also should add Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio to the list. Start with Jeb. By now you’ve probably seen his latest cringe-worthy […]

Associated PressFebruary 6, 2016

With wet snow already ankle deep and falling fast, Dave Chiokadze and James Radcliffe trekked down one long driveway after another in search of potential votes for Donald Trump. “It’s like the Revolutionary War,” joked Chiokadze as they made their way house to house along a Londonderry street, knocking on doors that were flagged by […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 5, 2016

Donald Trump continues to lead the Republican field, but the race for second place in New Hampshire is heating up. Buoyed in part by his strong third place finish in Iowa, Marco Rubio is in second place in New Hampshire with 18 percent, according to a new CNN/WMUR tracking poll. Ted Cruz is in third […]

Bob SparksFebruary 4, 2016

Jeb Bush knows that it is now or never if he is to find a path to the Republican nomination. Many believe any path was covered up two or three debates ago, but what may be a final opportunity exists next week in New Hampshire. Bush was a distant sixth in Iowa, finishing more than […]

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Marco Rubio eyes brokered convention after NH setback

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Robots trailing Marco Rubio in NH focus of new video

Marco Rubio supporters get rough with #RubioRobot protester in New Hampshire

Marco Rubio visiting New Hampshire polling places Tuesday

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Jac Wilder VerSteeg: Hold your applause for Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton

After Iowa, Donald Trump showing off effort to win in New Hampshire

CNN poll: Marco Rubio battles it out for 2nd in New Hampshire

Bob Sparks: Jeb Bush looks to ‘stay in the conversation’ in New Hampshire