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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 31, 2016

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Donald Trump downplayed Iowa expectations during an appearance on “Face the Nation” Sunday. Saying “I don’t have to win it,” he then launched into a critique of Ted Cruz. Marco Rubio also made his pitch. Trump hit Cruz on Goldman Sachs ties, saying the relationship ran against his “Robin Hood” image, while again emphasizing Cruz’s Canadian […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 31, 2016

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Presidential candidates Marco Rubio and Bernie Sanders made their final pre-caucus pitches on “Meet the Press” Sunday, downplaying expectations for tomorrow night. Meanwhile, Ted Cruz framed Monday night as a two-man clash between he and Trump, delineating differences between them. Florida’s best hope in the Iowa caucus, Rubio, downplayed expectations by deeming Ted Cruz the “front runner” based […]

Scott PowersJanuary 31, 2016

Two days before the Iowa caucuses, The New York Times has weighed in with endorsements of Democratic front runner Hillary Clinton and Republican long shot John Kasich, calling the Ohio governor “the only plausible choice for Republicans.” The Times’ endorsement of Clinton was hardly a surprise, given that the Times has endorsed the former U.S. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 30, 2016

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With two days before the Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump leads among likely Republican caucus-goers, according to the Des Moines Register/Bloomberg Politics Iowa Poll released Saturday. Trump leads Ted Cruz in Iowa 28 percent to 23 percent. Marco Rubio is in third with 15 percent, followed by Ben Carson with 10 percent, and Rand Paul with […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 30, 2016

With just two days before the Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump remains in the top spot among Iowa Republicans. According to a Gravis Marketing poll, Trump leads in Iowa with 31 percent, followed by Ted Cruz at 27 percent. Among likely Republican primary voters, Marco Rubio is in third with 13 percent, followed by Ben Carson […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 30, 2016

With just a couple of days before voters participate in the first caucus of the nation, Marco Rubio is going all out to get his message to Iowa voters. The Florida senator’s final push on the airwaves includes a 30-minute documentary-style ad cut from town halls he’s conducted across the state. It will air on […]

Associated PressJanuary 30, 2016

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Uncertainties are mounting in New Hampshire as Republican presidential candidates fail to sway the state’s many fence-sitters one way or the other, despite months of outreach by the various campaigns. More than 40 percent are not registered with any political party, giving them the power to choose which party they’d like to vote with come […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 29, 2016

On MSNBC Frtiday morning, mega-pundit Mark Halperin said of Thursday night’s GOP president debate: “Ted Cruz did fine, Marco Rubio did fine.” With all due respect, Mr. Halperin, that’s pure poppycock. Cruz was supposedly the Big Dog on stage, what with the “elephant not in the room.” He blew it, and probably any chance of […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2016

It was clear, even before it started, that Thursday night’s Republican presidential debate would be dramatically different. GOP front-runner Donald Trump had voluntarily given up his regular place at center stage. He skipped the debate, preferring to mount a rally across town to punish Fox News Channel for “toying” with him. The billionaire businessman’s absence […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2016

For the Republican candidates for president, it was a glimpse of what could have been. Front-runner Donald Trump‘s boycott of the final debate before the Iowa caucuses created space for his rivals to delve more deeply into their differences on immigration, foreign policy and their approach to governing. And for some candidates — former Florida […]

Tag: Ted Cruz

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On “Meet the Press” Marco Rubio acknowledges Ted Cruz as Iowa front runner

New York Times endorses Hillary Clinton, John Kasich

Des Moines Register poll puts Donald Trump in Iowa’s top spot

Gravis poll finds Donald Trump with lead over Ted Cruz in Iowa

Marco Rubio to air 30-minute ads this weekend in Iowa

Stage set for chaos as New Hampshire primary looms

Mitch Perry Report for 1.29.16 — Ted Cruz fails to rise to the occasion

Debate takeaways: Without Donald Trump, spotlight on Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio

For GOP, debate was glimpse of what could have been