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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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Former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney said front-runner Donald Trump should turn over his tax returns, and made reference to a "bombshell" awaiting therein. Mr. Trump endorsed Mr. Romney in 2012. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Mitt Romney’s slam on Donald Trump gets mixed reaction at CPAC

Mitt Romney's decision to take on Donald Trump, calling him a "phony" and asking fellow Republicans to boycott the GOP presidential front-runner in the election booths this spring, was met with mixed reaction from the Republican crowd gathered at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

March 3, 2016
More than 50,000 people already have signed up at the Revolt Against Plutocracy, pledging to vote for the Green Party candidate in the general election or write in Bernard Sanders' name if Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic nomination. (Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton can’t count on Bernie Sanders’ supporters in November

The movement is called "Bernie or Bust," and it means just that: If Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont loses the Democratic presidential nomination, a group of his supporters will either write in his name in the general election or consider casting their ballot for a Republican.

March 1, 2016
Alan Grayson speaks at a Tallahassee, Florida, event on Oct. 14, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Alan Grayson endorses Bernie Sanders for president

Florida Rep. Alan Grayson has endorsed Vermont Sen. Bernard Sanders for president, after posting a poll online soliciting advice for whom he should back for the Democratic nomination.

February 29, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a rally Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Las Vegas. Ask people what economic issues will be important for the next president, and Democrats, Republicans and independents alike all put a high priority on protecting Social Security and reducing unemployment. Beyond that, though, their lists of top economic concerns for the next president are more fractured, according to a poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Obama forces Hillary Clinton’s hand with Gitmo closure plan

Hillary Clinton was for the prison at Guantanamo Bay before she was against it -- and now she'll have to defend the facility's closing on the campaign trail, forced into a corner by President Obama's desire for one last legacy-building accomplishment.

February 23, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Bryan R. Smith)

Nevada Democratic caucus tough to predict

Is Hillary Clinton's so-called "firewall" in Nevada slipping away? Is Bernard Sanders gaining traction in the Silver State after his dominating win in New Hampshire?

February 16, 2016