Donald Trump

Huckabee and Christie fail to make the debate stage. Plus, Face it, Jeb. You’re simply not electable; Fighting back against political correctness is a winning strategy, and, Jindal keeps up the effort to stand out.

In a new radio ad released Thursday, Republican candidate Donald Trump promised to use brutal force against the terrorist group. Trump's new ads are set to hit the airwaves in early voting states, and he spent $300,000 on his first effort at campaign ads. He also promises to be tough on immigration and trade.

Has Ben Carson caught Donald Trump in New Hampshire, too? Plus, Ben Carson’s mom changes the world; There’s nothing on Jeb’s campaign that’s good; Jindal is building a movement in Iowa, and, Carson now leads Trump in the Real Clear Politics average.

Ben Carson leads outside the margin of error in another national poll. Plus, To take advantage of the lead, Carson should be saving money now; Carson’s new frontrunner status – let the backlash begin; Marco Rubio’s sugar problem, and, How will Trump handle being second fiddle?

Trump’s reversal on Monday came as news to the rest of the campaigns that, having wrested control of the process from the Republican National Committee, had gathered the night before in hopes of presenting a united front to the networks. Campaign advisers said they were annoyed, but not surprised, by Trump’s power play. They worry that he’ll negotiate only for those things that benefit his campaign.

Richard A. Viguerie, CHQ Chairman
If a conservative or outsider is leading going into the Republican National Convention, even if they have the nomination wrapped-up, you can count on the inside elite of the Republican political class to demand that one of their own receive the vice presidential nomination as the price of “party unity.” And no one else in America, beside Hillary Clinton, has a larger Rolodex of Washington insider supporters than Jeb Bush.

Republicans band together to reform presidential debates (a little). Plus, Fiorina forced to defend her face again; Cruz rises, Jeb falls (again) in Iowa, and, Jeb Bush makes big promises in latest reboot.

It's not likely that NBC will dump Trump, but the effort displays all the usual liberal "free speech for me, but not for thee" hypocrisy. NBC knows it would be buried by public outrage were it to cancel Trump. But make no mistake: They'd cancel him in a New York minute if they felt they could get away with it.

Trump and Carson continue to lead in post-debate poll. Plus, Cruz says future moderators should have voted Republican… at least once; Ben Carson continues to confound the “professionals”; Jeb blames pundits for his campaign’s sorry state, and, The personal side of Fiorina exposed through tragedy.

Calls for change in the wake of Wednesday night’s CNBC debate debacle. Plus, Viewership down considerably for CNBC event; Jeb’s no longer useful, so it’s time for him to go, and, if Jeb doesn’t leave, he might be forced out.

The CNBC Republican debate was an entertaining and sometimes contentious exchange. Plus, Winners… or just the ones who stood out; Ben Carson passes the test – at least with his people; Cruz battles the moderators – Cruz wins by a knockout; Rand Paul disses Paul Ryan; Trump didn’t pave any new roads, and, Final takeaways from the CNBC slug-fest.

Donald Trump faces yet another “moderator” who’s dissed him in the past. Plus, Trump’s Iowa conundrum and its larger potential crisis; Unlike the others, Trump apparently has no issue with attacking Ben Carson; Cruz’s plan to pounce, and, Jeb’s loser talk makes people cringe.

Donald Trump wrote The Art of the Deal. Say what you will about the man, he knows how to negotiate. The Republican base is already livid with John Boehner and Boehner just handed Donald Trump a perfect opportunity to show how much better at negotiating he is than the rest of the Republicans.

“Fire in the sky” in Boulder during tomorrow night’s debate? Plus, Fiorina’s troubles and the next debate; Is Marco Rubio frustrated or just lazy?, and, To attack or not attack Ben Carson, that is the question.

Jeb Bush cuts loose nearly half his campaign, tries to take on underdog role. Plus, Trump says Iowa polls are wrong – at least some of them; Ted Cruz has a Carson problem, and, Fiorina needs a big hit in the CNBC debate.

Shifting America back on course requires Donald Trump as the Republican nominee. Not only is he the only Republican candidate who could win the general election, but he is the only choice Republican voters should consider (and should consider themselves lucky to have on their side). In no particular order, here are the top 20 reasons why.

Ben Carson leads Trump by eight points in a new Iowa poll. Plus, Trump’s 100 days in the lead; Line-ups settled for next week’s CNBC Republican debate, and, Rand Paul’s plan to stand out in the CNBC debate.

Is Paul Ryan part of the answer to the GOP Establishment’s suicidal impulse here? Does he even realize that after all this time in Congress he is now seen by some, in the words of that old saying, as “part of the problem and not part of the solution”?

With Joe Biden out, commence the coronation of Hillary. Plus, another poll shows Donald Trump way out in front; Should we be making real decisions based on shaky polls?; Romney says as traditional media fails, “insurgents” rise, and, Ben Carson’s unequivocal position on gay marriage.

Fiorina falls in latest polls. Plus, Question to candidates: What do you believe in that sets you apart?; George W. Bush doesn’t like Ted Cruz, should he care?; Trump-Carson 2016?, and, Trump and Giuliani, a critical difference.