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Marco Rubio condemns terror attacks in Paris

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In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Paris that have now killed 127 people on Friday night, Florida Senator Marco Rubio issued a statement in support of the people of France and all those impacted by the tragedy. “These brutal attacks against innocent civilians are a reminder of the increasing dangers facing free peoples around the world, and it is important for all Americans to stand with the people of France in this difficult time,” he said. “As…

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Mitch Perry Report for 11.11.15 ā€” The return of Rand Paul to the GOP presidential race

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The odds were stacked against him last night, and there were many who were writing him off before last night’s debate. And yet he had a breakthrough performance at the GOP’s 4th presidential debate in Milwaukee. Jeb Bush? No, Rand Paul. Paul’s been down so far this election cycle that the only stories you seem to read about him these days are when he’s going to quit and concentrate on being re-elected to the Senate in Kentucky. But for one…

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Anticipating attacks, Marco Rubio campaign posts Web ad showing Jeb Bush praising him

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According to a report in Tuesday’sĀ New York Times, the Jeb Bush super PAC Right to Rise may spend up to $20 million in ads attacking Marco Rubio. The Rubio camp’s answer seems to be along the lines ofĀ Bring.It.On. Shortly after the story went live online Monday night, the Rubio campaign sent an e-mail to supporters, asking for financial contributions with the headline mocking Bush’s previously stated comment that he wanted to indulge in a “joyful campaign.” “How is that the…

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Mitch Perry Report for 11.10.15 – Right to Rise ready to go nuclear on Rubio?

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The Marco Rubio campaign is making the most out of the blockbuster story in today’sĀ New York TimesĀ about the Jeb Bush campaign about to go nuclear on Rubio. Specifically, Right to Rise, Bush’s super PAC, is apparently ready to spend $20 million in attacking Rubio.Ā ā€œPart of running for president is you have to put your big boy pants on and get vetted on the issues, so we know we donā€™t have a dud candidate running against Hillary Clinton,ā€Ā Right to Rise chief…

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Ben Carson supporters to gather to watch debate in Temple Terrace

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Ben Carson hasn’t been all that impressive in the first GOP presidential debates, but they’ve helped him tremendously with the Republican primary electorate. For Wednesday’s third debate, this time in Boulder, Colorado, Carson will face a whole new set of pressures: as the front-runner nationally, at least according to a CBS-New York Times survey released on Tuesday. Carson has had a solid core of supporters in the Tampa Bay area all year long, and some of them will be getting…

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Will Jeb Bush opt not to compete in Iowa caucus?

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Jeb Bush has had his roughest week on the campaign trail, and it’s only Thursday. The former Florida governor has been getting hammered all week by critics for his fumbling of a question regarding the Iraq war, promptingĀ New York TimesĀ columnist Gail Collins to title her piece on Thursday, “Wow, Jeb Bush is Awful.” Meanwhile, a 19-year-old college student in Reno got in Bush’s face on Wednesday to tell him that his brother, George W. Bush, was responsibleĀ for the creation of…

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Marco Rubio gains support in latest CBS-NY Times Poll

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Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio continue to hover around the top of the GOP presidential field according to aĀ Ā New York Times/CBS News pollĀ released Tuesday evening, with Rubio continuing to ascend. Forty-eight percent of Republicans say they would support Rubio. Forty-seven percent say they would support former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who just officially entered the presidential contest on Tuesday. Bush is next, with 46 percent showing their support for him. Ā That’s a big improvement for Rubio from the last time…

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