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Kelly Riddell

Kelly Riddell

kriddell@washingtontimes.com

Kelly Riddell is a former columnist and commentary writer for The Washington Times.

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Voters arrive to cast ballots in the Republican and Democratic primaries at a polling station at the Miami Beach City Hall, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in Miami Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Florida voters favoring Hillary Clinton early

Many people exiting the voting booths in Palm Beach and Jupiter, Florida, were supportive of Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton, citing her experience and support for Israel as reasons why she's better suited to take on Donald Trump in the general election.

March 15, 2016
Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican and 2016 presidential candidate, waits to speak during a campaign rally at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach on March 14, 2016. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Marco Rubio’s Florida hopes sour with Jeb Bush tensions

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio met with his former mentor and GOP presidential rival Jeb Bush last week to discuss the race, and to hopefully, nab Mr. Bush's endorsement. He walked away empty-handed. Now analysts are wondering whether he can even come in second, ahead of Sen. Ted Cruz.

March 14, 2016
Former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson speaks after announcing he will endorse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a news conference at the Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla., on March 11, 2016. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Ben Carson’s supporters bewildered by Donald Trump endorsement

Supporters of former GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson are bewildered over his surprise endorsement of Donald Trump last week, with many expressing outrage and others praying the retired neurosurgeon might soften the billionaire businessman's rough edges.

March 13, 2016
"There's some great anger, but there's also great love for the country. But I certainly don't condone that at all," Donald Trump said. (The Miami Herald via Associated Press)

Donald Trump says he doesn’t condone violence at rallies

Donald Trump said he doesn't condone violence at his rallies after he was asked by moderator Jake Tapper during the CNN debate if he's done anything to create a tone at his campaign events invites violent behavior.

March 10, 2016
Cuban-Americans in Miami were turned off by Democratic presidential candidate Bernard Sanders' call for a "political revolution" and praise for Cuban socialism. (Associated Press)

Bernie Sanders rejected Cuban-Americans

Cuban-Americans living in "Little Havana" are perplexed by Sen. Bernard Sanders' call for a "political revolution," and are exasperated that the Vermont presidential hopeful refused to take back his praise of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro 30 years ago.

March 10, 2016
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho wave at a campaign rally in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Sunday, March 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

CPAC activists say Republican Party deeply divided

The fracture in the GOP is real and runs deep, according to activists at the Conservative Political Action Conference, who questioned whether the party can reach any kind of consensus on big issues of principle, policy or strategy.

March 6, 2016