Election

In this July 11, 2015, photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at FreedomFest ...
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In early states, Trump puts premium on staff, big events

In a state where early organization is essential to a successful presidential campaign, Donald Trump's New Hampshire operation has the trappings of a legitimate political organization.
9 years ago
Graphic shows results of AP-GfK poll on Hillary Clinton; 2c x 5 inches; 96.3 mm x 127 mm;...
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AP-GfK Poll: Clinton’s standing falls among Democrats

Hillary Rodham Clinton's standing is falling among Democrats, and voters view her as less decisive and inspiring than when she launched her presidential campaign just three months ago, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll.
9 years ago
In this July 14, 2015, photo, Republican presidential candidate former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks...
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2016 campaign cash flowing to Clinton and Bush

The major parties' top presidential candidates in the fundraising race -- Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton and Republican Jeb Bush -- are collecting cash in the huge amounts needed to fuel the extensive political organizations they are building for the 2016 campaign.
9 years ago
FILE – In this July 14, 2015 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Wisconsin Gov. Sco...
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Analysis: GOP against Iran deal, with or without reading it

Republicans fall into two camps when it comes to President Barack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran. Some are against it, while others want to read it before announcing their opposition.
9 years ago
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AP-GfK Poll: Americans view Clinton, Republicans unfavorably

More Americans now have an unfavorable than a favorable view of Hillary Rodham Clinton, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll that finds negative ratings of the former secretary of state have increased over the past few months, especially among Democrats.
9 years ago
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Hillary Clinton spends $18 million, hires hundreds

Hillary Rodham Clinton spent more than $18 million and hired hundreds of employees in the first three months of her presidential campaign, creating a national operation that vastly outpaces her rivals in both parties.
9 years ago
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Bush, Clinton dominate early 2016 presidential fundraising

The two presidential candidates whose immediate families include former presidents loom large in early fundraising for 2016.
9 years ago
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News Guide: Presidential candidates file fundraising reports

Presidential candidates are filing their initial fundraising reports on Wednesday, offering a glimpse at how they're raising and spending money.
9 years ago
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Christie picks up 2016 endorsement from Maryland governor

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday picked up an endorsement for president from Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who praised Christie for his support last year during Hogan's long-shot run for governor.
9 years ago
Donald Trump answers questions surrounding his bid for the U.S. presidency in Albemarle House, a pr...
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5 things to know about Donald Trump’s personal fortune

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says his personal fortune is more than $10 billion, making the businessman the wealthiest person to ever run for the White House.
9 years ago
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Florida Lt. Gov. Lopez-Cantera enters US Senate race

Florida Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera said Wednesday he is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by his close friend Marco Rubio, who is running for president.
9 years ago
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In South Carolina, flag not focus for GOP candidate Walker

Republican Scott Walker spoke out forcefully Wednesday in opposition to the Iran nuclear deal and the nation's health care law while treading carefully about the debate over the Confederate flag in a state that holds the South's first primary in the 2016 presidential campaign.
9 years ago
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Jindal, allies report $9 million take for presidential bid

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a Republican presidential candidate, has raised about $579,000 for his campaign, while his outside allies say they've collected $8.7 million more to help spread his message.
9 years ago
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GOP candidate Walker finds support for scrapping Iran deal

Presidential candidate Scott Walker is finding support among South Carolina Republicans for his pledge to scrap the nuclear deal that the Obama administration has negotiated with Iran.
9 years ago
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Donald Trump: ‘A vote that I will win is the Hispanic vote’

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he's confident he could win substantial Hispanic votes if he's the party's nominee.
9 years ago
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Presidential election already fueled by $377 million

The 2016 presidential contest is barely underway, and already donors have poured some $377 million into it, an Associated Press review shows.
9 years ago
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GOP candidates slam Iran deal, but will it play in 2016?

The Iran nuclear deal was only a few hours old when Republican White House hopefuls began vowing to overturn it.
9 years ago
In this July 13, 2015, photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks ...
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Bernie Sanders gets his say on Clinton’s day in Capitol

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was escorted by fellow Democrats, her way smoothed by uniformed officers and her every pre-planned step tracked by a pack of chroniclers as she made the rounds of private meetings in the Capitol.
9 years ago
n In this July 13, 2015, photo, Democratic presidential candidate former Maryland Gov. Martin O&#82...
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White House hopeful Martin O’Malley unveils immigration plan

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley says if elected president, he would aggressively use executive action to limit deportations and overhaul what he describes as a broken immigration system.
9 years ago
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton walks with House Minority Leader Nancy Pel...
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Iran deal sets 2016 clash between Clinton and GOP hopefuls

Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton's endorsement of the landmark nuclear deal with Iran underscores the deeply tangled links between President Barack Obama's foreign policy legacy and the presidential aspirations of his former secretary of state.
9 years ago
Republican presidential candidate, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, speaks during a meet and greet eve...
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Jeb Bush slams Donald Trump for ‘rhetoric of divisiveness’

Jeb Bush took aim at fellow Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump on Tuesday, criticizing his "rhetoric of divisiveness."
9 years ago
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Christie super PAC reports raising $11 million

An outside group supporting Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's presidential ambitions says it has raised $11 million since February.
9 years ago
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What happened to Benghazi? Focus is on Clinton

A special House committee on the 2012 Benghazi attacks has devolved from an investigation into the deaths of four Americans in Libya into a political fight over Hillary Rodham Clinton's emails and private computer server -- a battle that is likely to stretch into the 2016 presidential election year.
9 years ago
n In this July 13, 2015, photo, Democratic presidential candidate former Maryland Gov. Martin O&#82...
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Behind in the polls, O’Malley looks to Iowa

Martin O'Malley is looking to Iowa, where he's going "all in" to help him become the leading Democratic alternative to Hillary Rodham Clinton.
9 years ago