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While the Democrats debated, the Republicans offered their own responses on Twitter

By Jasmine Wright

While the Democratic presidential candidates were busy debating, the GOP presidential hopefuls were busy tweeting their reactions and not so subtle disses.

Trump comments on Fox News’ Megyn Kelly incite GOP scolding

By Associated Press

Trump's latest incendiary comment, about one of the Fox News moderators from Thursday's Republican presidential debate, has led to a scolding by the party and condemnation by organizers of the RedState Gathering.

Which candidate spoke the most at the first GOP debate?

By Vanessa Dennis, Megan Crigger

Who will stand out at tonight's Republican debate? We'll keep track of how much time each of the 10 candidates gets to speak. Check back here after the debate for the final tally.

GOP debate field is set. Trump, Bush in; Santorum, Fiorina out

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

CLEVELAND -- Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has scored the top spot for Thursday night's leadoff debate of the 2016 presidential race, joined by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and seven other Republican contenders who made the…

Hispanic leaders urge Republican presidential candidates to condemn Trump

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Hispanic leaders are warning of harm to Republican White House hopes unless the party's presidential contenders do more to condemn Donald Trump, a businessman turned presidential candidate who's refusing to apologize for calling Mexican immigrants rapists and drug…

GOP 2016 hopefuls sound off against gay marriage ruling

By Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee told conservatives Saturday that the Supreme Court tried to "unwrite the laws of nature and the laws of nature's God" when it legalized gay marriage across the nation…

Time to take down the Confederate flag in S.C.? Candidates weigh in

By PBS News Hour

With the racially-motivated shooting at Charleston’s Emmanuel AME Church Wednesday, some prominent South Carolina politicians, including Gov. Nikki Haley, are saying it is time to take down the Confederate flag from the state house. Susan Page of USA Today and…

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Huckabee: 2016 candidates should avoid Confederate flag debate

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Republican Mike Huckabee and other GOP presidential contenders are staying clear of the Confederate flag debate in South Carolina, saying it's an issue that should be decided by the state, not the federal government.

Why polls are ridiculous … until they’re not

By Gwen Ifill

The Republican race is taking shape! The latest poll conducted by Connecticut’s Quinnipiac University says so. But with so many numbers to digest, here’s why it’s all so ridiculous.