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Marco Rubio tied for 3rd in latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll

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Marco Rubio is continuing to rise in Republican presidential polls. An NBC News/Wall Street Journal national survey released Sunday shows the Florida Senator now tied for third place with Carly Fiorina at 10 percent. Topping the poll once again is Donald Trump, but barely in this case. Trump is at 21 percent, followed by Ben Carson right behind at 20 percent support. Following Rubio and Fiorina in fifth place is Jeb Bush at 7 percent. John Kasich is at 6 percent and Ted…

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Conservatives to 2016 GOP field: Defy us at your own peril

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The Republican Party’s conservative wing, pumped up by House Speaker John Boehner‘s stepping down, is warning the 2016 presidential candidates that defying its wishes will come at their peril. Religious activists forcefully conveyed this message Saturday: embrace our uncompromising stance against abortion rights and gay marriage, among other priorities, even if doing so risks a federal government shutdown. An emboldened conservative movement signals fresh trouble for White House candidates viewed by the party’s frustrated base as insufficiently committed to their…

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Ranks thinning, traditional GOP candidates try to adapt

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Scott Walker and Rick Perry entered the 2016 presidential race with a combined 18 years of experience as governors. They exited the Republican primary — the first candidates to do so — with negligible support and dwindling bank accounts. While Walker and Perry were both flawed candidates, their swift demise is a warning to others who hope to win the White House on the strength of their political resumes. And it leaves the governors and senators still in the turbulent…

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Carly Fiorina jumps into 2nd place in new CNN GOP presidential poll

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After Carly Fiorina earned nearly universal praise as the big winner of last week’s Republican Presidential debate from the Reagan Library, the big question was whether that praise would translate into a bump in her poll ratings, which have languished in the lower tier this year. The answer to that is a definitive yes. According to a new CNN/ORC poll released Sunday morning, Donald Trump continues to lead the field with 24 percent, but Florina is now in second place with 15 percent. That’s…

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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

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Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Republican presidential candidates Marco Rubio and Donald Trump; New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Trump; Republican presidential candidates John Kasich and Ben Carson; JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton; Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul. ___ CNN’s “State of the Union” — Kasich and Trump; Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie. ___ “Fox…

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GOP debate watch parties scheduled in Tampa, Valrico and Lutz

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Wondering where to watch tomorrow night’s GOP debate? If you’re a Tampa Bay area Republican, we’ve got you covered. The “CruzCrew” of Ted Cruz supporters will be at Havana Blues in Tampa located at 5319 Ehrlic Road. Three GOP clubs will meet at various places around the Tampa Bay area. The Greater Brandon Republican Club will be at the Landing Bar and Grill in Valrico located at 4351 Lynx Paw Trail. Tampa Bay Young Republicans will be at 5303 West…

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PPP poll: Plurality of Floridians want Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio to drop out

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A new survey in Florida shows 47 percent of voters want Jeb Bush to drop out of the GOP presidential race, and 48 percent would prefer Marco Rubio do the same. Those numbers come tucked inside a new survey conducted by Public Policy Polling, which shows that Donald Trump continues to lead all Republican candidates in Florida with 28 percent support. In second place is Dr. Ben Carson with 17 percent. Bush and Rubio fall into line next in Florida. Bush is in third…

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