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Kelly Riddell

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

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Republican presidential candidates, from left, John Kasich, Mike Huckabee, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, and Ted Cruz take the stage during the CNBC Republican presidential debate at the University of Colorado, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ** FILE **

Betting markets reward Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, but punish Jeb Bush

After Wednesday's night's GOP presidential debate, the online betting markets are rewarding Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz -- with them running as No. 1 and No. 2 -- as the most likely candidates to win the Republican presidential nomination.

October 29, 2015
A "surge" in Republican preference for those with new ideas and different outlooks likely drives the popularity of "outsider" candidates like Donald Trump and Ben Carson. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

GOP debate: Will Donald Trump go after Ben Carson?

The third GOP presidential debate on Wednesday night could provide the added shot of energy many candidates need to revitalize their campaigns, or be the kiss of death for others on the verge of extinction. Here's five things to look for in Colorado.

October 28, 2015
For all his claims of being unscripted, Donald Trump has developed a go-to stump speech that is carrying him through his appearances, giving him space to digress about whatever is on his mind but with enough structure to make sure he covers the basics. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump unscripted speeches increasingly follow formula

GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump's stump speech, no matter where he is in the country, begins in much the same way: Commenting on the size of the crowd, marveling at it, and then asking the live television cameras to pan across it, saying the "dishonest" press will ultimately try to slight him.

October 18, 2015
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Donald Trump raising more money than some GOP rivals

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump, who is self-financing his campaign, raised more unsolicited donations in the third-quarter than many of his rivals, and showed a frugality in his expenses - with staff dining at McDonalds and doing overnights at the Comfort Inn.

October 15, 2015
In this Oct. 6, 2015, file photo, Republican presidential candidate former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush reacts to a supporter during the Scott County Republican Party's Ronald Reagan Dinner in Davenport, Iowa. Bush is proposing to repeal and replace President Barack Obama's signature federal health care law. The former Florida governor released a two-page plan Oct. 12 to increase tax credits for individuals to buy coverage and give more power to states to regulate health insurance. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Bush bests Rubio in all-important fundraising race

Republican Presidential contender Jeb Bush out-raised rival Marco Rubio in the third quarter, topping all other GOP presidential contenders in fundraising with the exception of neurosurgeon Ben Carson.

October 15, 2015