Nov 30 Trump will hold a fundraiser instead of appearing at next week's GOP presidential debate By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The former president has chosen to skip his party's three previous primary debates, citing his commanding lead in early state and national polls. Continue reading
Nov 30 GOP presidential candidates Haley and DeSantis relying more on outside groups in effort to stop Trump By Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont, Holly Ramer, Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are increasingly outsourcing central parts of their campaigns. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 8:47 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the Republicans building support ahead of the Iowa caucuses By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including key endorsements aimed at shifting the momentum in the GOP primary race with less than 50… Continue watching
Nov 17 DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy to talk politics during 'family discussion' in Iowa By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Three candidates — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy — will appear at the roundtable “family discussion” in Des Moines Friday. Former President Donald Trump is not expected to attend, though he… Continue reading
Nov 08 GOP candidates in debate bash their own party for 2023 election results By Associated Press “I’m sick of Republicans losing,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said. Continue reading
Nov 08 Division over Ukraine war in on display in GOP debate By Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed skepticism about some of the funding that the U.S. has sent Ukraine. He added that “we need to bring this war to an end” to focus on border security instead. Continue reading
Nov 08 GOP candidates come up short on inflation solutions during Miami debate By Associated Press The presidential candidates laid out their plans for tackling inflation — and came up somewhat shortchanged to address immediate cost pressures. Continue reading
Nov 08 What to watch for during the 3rd GOP presidential debate By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The group is the smallest to date, but it's unclear whether the increased airtime Wednesday for the shrinking group will change the fundamentals of the 2024 nomination fight. Continue reading
Nov 08 Here's how to watch the 3rd GOP presidential debate By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The two-hour debate will start at 8 p.m. Eastern in Miami on Wednesday. It's being moderated by NBC's Lester Holt and Kristen Welker, as well as nationally syndicated Salem Radio Network talk show host Hugh Hewitt. Continue reading
Oct 26 DeSantis is sending some weapons to Israel in move that could bolster him in the GOP primary By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press Florida has sent cargo planes with healthcare supplies, drones, body armor, and helmets, DeSantis said Thursday. The state also worked with private groups to supply weapons and ammunition at the request of Israel's consul general in Miami. Continue reading