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Unendorsed: Despite leading a crowded Republican field, candidates Donald Trump and Ben Carson lack party endorsements. (Associated Press Photographs)

Donald Trump on Republican debate: ‘Elegant’

Businessman Donald J. Trump is happy with the way the debate moderators handled the fourth debate of the Republican presidential-primary nomination race -- so happy, in fact, that he is willing to describe his experience as "elegant."

November 11, 2015
In this photo taken Oct. 28, 2015, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson discusses faith during an exclusive interview with The Associated Press at a hotel in Broomfield, Colo. In a wide-ranging interview about his faith with The Associated Press, Ben Carson expressed pride in his little-known Seventh-day Adventist church, but also sought some distance from it, framing his beliefs in the broadest Christian terms as his surging campaign prompts scrutiny of his religion.(AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Chris Christie: Voters will decide if Ben Carson is telling the truth

New Jersey Gov. and GOP presidential hopeful Chris Christie said Friday that it ultimately is up to voters to decide whether fellow candidate Ben Carson has been telling the truth about his life story in the wake of a new report challenging the way he has characterized his past.

November 6, 2015
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson discusses faith during an exclusive interview with The Associated Press at a hotel in Broomfield, Colo., in this Oct. 28, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley) ** FILE **

Ben Carson camp accuses media of twisting facts about his life story

Ben Carson's presidential campaign is pushing back against press questions about the retired neurosurgeon's life story -- accusing news outlets of spreading "outright" lies about central elements of the GOP presidential front-runner's inspirational personal narrative.

November 6, 2015
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Chris Christie, Mike Huckabee relegated to undercard at next Republican debate

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee have been demoted to the undercard for next week's prime time Republican presidential debate, while Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Gov. George E. Pataki learned that they did not get an invite -- stoking speculation as to whether their sputtering campaigns can survive the damaging blow.

November 5, 2015
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a news conference at Trump Tower in New York, Tuesday, took swipes at his GOP rivals, and advised those with less than 2 percent of the vote to bow out of the primaries. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump’s media mastery stands in stark contrast to Jeb Bush

Donald Trump told struggling Republican presidential hopefuls to pack it in and drop out of the race in a Tuesday press conference where the billionaire businessman showcased his off-the-cuff style, drawing a stark contrast with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's attempt at a campaign reset just a day earlier.

November 3, 2015
Republican presidential hopeful former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush rolled out a new campaign pitch Monday, promising to be a "fix it" president, banking on his governing experience to beat out the big personalities of some of his competitors. (Associated Press)

Jeb Bush looks to revive campaign as poll numbers decline

Hoping to kick-start his sputtering presidential campaign, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush rolled out his new pitch to voters Monday, promising to be the "fix-it" man who can deliver quiet leadership on conservative policies without resorting to the outsized tactics and personalities he says taint the rest of the field.

November 2, 2015
"While I was proud of our candidates and the way they handled tonight's debate, the performance by the CNBC moderators was extremely disappointing and did a disservice to their network, our candidates, and voters," RNC Chairman Reince Priebus said in a statement. (Associated Press)

RNC pulls out of NBC debate set for February

Responding to the blowback against CNBC's handling of the third GOP debate, the head of the Republican National Committee announced Friday that it was "suspending" its plans to partner with NBC News for a presidential debate next year.

October 30, 2015
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks at a news conference in Houston, in this Oct. 26, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) ** FILE **

Ted Cruz gets mixed review on immigration from Hispanic rights advocate

A Hispanic rights advocate said Friday that Sen. Ted Cruz's push to expand legal immigration by granting more green cards and student visas is spot on, but that the Texas Republican is missing the mark when it comes to dealing with the nation's illegal immigrants.

October 30, 2015
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Jeb Bush backers still supporting ex-governor

Jeb Bush's supporters are sticking with the former Florida governor in the GOP presidential contest, disputing analysts who say his campaign shakeup last week and stumbles in Wednesday's debate have put him on campaign deathwatch.

October 29, 2015