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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 […]

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 10, 2016

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South Carolina voters may hear a pitch from former President George W. Bush when they turn on their radios in the coming days. The Washington Post reported Wednesday that Jeb Bush’s campaign is expected to begin airing a radio advertisement in the Palmetto State featuring the former president. The 60-second spot is part of a […]

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 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 5, 2016

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A former Republican president is starting to campaign for his top candidate. According to Politico, former President George W. Bush has cut a television ad for his brother, and GOP hopeful, Jeb Bush. The advertisement is set to begin airing in South Carolina on Friday, Politico reported. “The first job of the president is to […]

Associated PressFebruary 4, 2016

Jeb Bush‘s South Carolina campaign director says the presidential candidate may finally appear on the campaign trail alongside his brother, former President George W. Bush. Brett Doster says “George W. Bush is the most popular Republican alive” and that the GOP in South Carolina is “eager” for the visit. South Carolina holds a Feb. 20 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 20, 2016

Hillary Clinton isn’t qualified to be president. That’s the assertion Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign is making in a new television advertisement airing in New Hampshire and South Carolina. The 30-second spot — called “Disqualified” — features clips from the Fox Business debate last week. During the spot, Rubio says that Clinton is “disqualified from being […]

Associated PressJanuary 9, 2016

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley is at risk of being excluded from the next Democratic presidential debate based on criteria released Friday by NBC News. In order to qualify for the Jan. 17 debate in Charleston, South Carolina, a candidate must reach an average of 5 percent either in recent national polls or in polls in the […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 9, 2016

“Keep it simple, stupid” (or KISS) is an adage that reminds us of the effectiveness of simplicity. From its origins in aeronautical engineering management, keeping it simple is usually good advice. At risk of being the contrarian, my argument is that sometimes things can be made too simple, especially where politics and economics intersect. To […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 7, 2016

“Keep it simple, stupid” (or KISS) is an adage that reminds us of the effectiveness of simplicity. From its origins in aeronautical engineering management, keeping it simple is usually good advice. At risk of being the contrarian, my argument is that sometimes things can be made too simple, especially where politics and economics intersect. To […]

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

Marco Rubio eyes brokered convention after NH setback

Jeb Bush campaign readies radio ads with George W. Bush for S.C., report says

Marco Rubio visiting New Hampshire polling places Tuesday

Report says new Right to Rise spot features George W. Bush

George W. (finally) to campaign for Jeb Bush

Marco Rubio in new advertisement: Hillary Clinton is “disqualified” from being president

Martin O’Malley could be excluded from upcoming Democratic debate

Dale Brill: Good policy is always complicated

Dale Brill: Good policy is always complicated