Politics Mar 24 Are there echoes of George Wallace in Trump’s message? One presidential candidate pledged to "Stand up for America." Two generations later, another promises to "Make America Great Again." Their common denominator: convincing certain Americans that their version of the United States is under threat.
Politics Mar 02 Ben Carson says ‘no path forward’ in 2016 race WASHINGTON — Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson said he is effectively ending his bid for the White House Wednesday, concluding a roller-coaster campaign that briefly took him to the top of a chaotic GOP field but ended with a Super Tuesday…
Politics Feb 28 Cruz, Rubio scramble to catch Trump ahead of Super Tuesday Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio continue to swing at Donald Trump ahead of the Super Tuesday presidential primaries that could help the Republican front-runner expand his delegate lead in an increasingly caustic nomination fight.
Politics Feb 27 Cruz, Rubio continue barrage of attacks on Trump With Super Tuesday approaching, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz escalated their argument Saturday that Donald Trump is a conservative impostor, trying to make the case to voters they can keep the ascendant billionaire from claiming the Republican presidential nomination.
Politics Feb 07 Presidential candidates make final rounds in New Hampshire It's less than two days until New Hampshire voters go to the polls.
Politics Jan 14 Ben Carson loses another top adviser before Iowa CHARLESTON, S.C. — Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson lost another top adviser Thursday as his campaign continues to show signs of splintering in the weeks leading up to early voting in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Politics Jan 09 GOP hopefuls lay out conservative visions for tackling poverty Several Republican presidential candidates met this week to discuss how conservatism could fight poverty at economic forum moderated by Speaker Paul Ryan. But many disagreed on how the goal could be accomplished.
Politics Dec 31 Carson staffers quit, question his readiness for White House DES MOINES, Iowa — Several top aides to Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson resigned on Thursday, citing frustration with the influence of the retired neurosurgeon's business manager and questioning his readiness for the White House.
Politics Nov 21 Ben Carson questions claims of racial bias by police Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says he is still waiting to see evidence of racial bias by police forces in the U.S.
Politics Nov 17 Adviser acknowledges Carson struggling with foreign policy Some advisers to Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson say he is struggling to grasp the complexities of foreign policy, his closest confident said Tuesday, acknowledging their frustration while adding the political newcomer is making progress.