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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 3, 2016

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Donald Trump continues to lead the Republican field in New Hampshire, but a new poll of likely Republican primary voters shows Jeb Bush in second place. Trump maintains a strong lead over his Republican opponents with 31 percent, according to a Harper Polling survey of likely Republican primary voters in New Hampshire. Bush comes in […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 3, 2016

Whenever I am waiting in a supermarket line (or movie theater, department store, or, frankly, any line), every other line always appears to move faster. This maddening phenomenon is, of course, known as Supermarket Line Karma. Floridians are well aware of this phenomenon because we have watched it play out in presidential primaries. About a […]

Associated PressFebruary 3, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is taking issue with the results of Monday’s Iowa caucuses, accusing contest winner Ted Cruz of fraud. In attacks posted on his official Twitter account Wednesday, Trump says “either a new election should take place or Cruz results nullified.” A previous tweet posted by the billionaire businessman accused the Cruz […]

Associated PressFebruary 3, 2016

Donald Trump made a late play for evangelical voters in Iowa’s Republican presidential caucus, but he ultimately couldn’t wrest the group away from winner Ted Cruz, according to entrance polls taken at the start of Monday’s caucuses. The polls, conducted for national media including The Associated Press, also suggest that late-deciding Iowans trended toward Cruz […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 2, 2016

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Milford, New Hampshire – Because of the sheer ubiquitous cable news coverage he’s enjoyed over the past half-year, there are parts of a Donald Trump speech that are familiar territory, even if their new rants, such as his description about why he boycotted last week’s Fox News debate. The presumptive GOP front-runner was in Milford, […]

Dan GelberFebruary 2, 2016

Whenever I am waiting in a supermarket line (or movie theater, department store, or, frankly, any line), every other line always appears to move faster. This maddening phenomenon is, of course, known as Supermarket Line Karma. Floridians are well aware of this phenomenon because we have watched it play out in presidential primaries. About a […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 2, 2016

The Iowa caucuses are now in the books and the candidates have moved on to the next battlefield, New Hampshire. But there are some nagging questions about dirty dealings in Iowa. As we all know, the caucuses are conducted differently than regular voting. There are rumors that voter identification was not checked, allowing anyone to […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 2, 2016

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, get ready for your closeup. You’re about to become central to the GOP Florida Presidential Primary in a real way. As the only Republican big city mayor in the state, and as someone whose endorsement can swing the election, you’re going to be courted. The local party hands want you to be […]

Associated PressFebruary 2, 2016

Jeb Bush is going after the top three finishers in Monday night’s Iowa caucuses in New Hampshire. He says Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, and Marco Rubio are “untested” and do not have the experience to handle the Oval Office job. He was especially critical of Trump, saying the billionaire businessman “disparages” and “insults” people during […]

Associated PressFebruary 2, 2016

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Donald Trump‘s campaign spokeswoman confirms that former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown will endorse the billionaire developer at a rally in New Hampshire Tuesday night. Brown’s backing marks Trump’s first endorsements by a current or former senator and provides additional evidence that some in the Republican establishment are beginning to warm to a potential candidacy. Trump […]

Tag: Ted Cruz

Jeb Bush rises to 2nd place in New Hampshire, poll says

Dan Gelber: Florida ‘Presidential Primary Karma’ strikes again?

Donald Trump says Ted Cruz’s Iowa victory based on fraud

Deep-dive of Iowa results, late deciders and evangelicals sided against Donald Trump

Donald Trump bashes Ted Cruz as “dishonest” in speech in Milford, N.H.

Dan Gelber: Florida ‘Presidential Primary Karma’ strikes again?

Tim Bryce: Reports of dirty tricks during Iowa vote

How Jacksonville could swing the GOP presidential primary

Jeb Bush on Donald Trump: “A man with deep insecurities”

Donald Trump nets Scott Brown’s endorsement