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Live coverage of President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.
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First words out of Trump's mouth after the intro is Rand Paul's low polling and that he "shouldn't even" be on the stageby Alina Selyukh via twitter 9/17/2015 12:21:09 AM -
Trump on Fiorina: "First of all, Rand Paul shouldn't even be on the stage" #GOPDebateby alanawise_ via twitter 9/17/2015 12:21:02 AM -
From the Clinton HQ series on Ronald Reagan and 2026, taxes and Rubio edition: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPEH4fUWIAAR02e.jpg
by Amanda Becker via twitter 9/17/2015 12:20:38 AM -
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CNN moderator doesn't accept Carly's non answer. She punts it to voters.by Emily Flitter via twitter 9/17/2015 12:20:25 AM -
Carly, asked whether she'd feel comfortable with Trump having the nuclear codes, says he's a "wonderful entertainer."by Emily Flitter via twitter 9/17/2015 12:20:08 AM
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From the Clinton HQ series on Ronald Reagan versus 2016, Trump and immigration: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPEHrl1WIAQgmnl.jpg
by Amanda Becker via twitter 9/17/2015 12:20:02 AM -
Christie just pulled a power move-- I'd like u 2 take the camera off me &put on the audience...proceeds to diss Obama #GOPDebate #CNNDebateby alanawise_ via twitter 9/17/2015 12:20:00 AM
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Christie trying to break out of the pack already, just in his intro #GOPDebateby Luciana Lopez via twitter 9/17/2015 12:19:51 AM -
Low-polling Republican candidates bash Trump in pre-debate gathering
REUTERS/LUCY NICHOLSONLow-polling Republican presidential candidates attempted to cast doubt on lead rival Donald Trump on Wednesday, venting their frustrations at the state of the 2016 race by calling the billionaire a fake conservative with a checkered business past.
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and former New York Governor George Pataki led the charge against Trump at a debate of four candidates who did not have enough strength in opinion polls to make it to a prime-time debate later.
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From the Clinton HQ series on Ronald Reagan versus 2016, Walker and unions: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPEHfPHWEAAIYfW.jpg
by Amanda Becker via twitter 9/17/2015 12:18:52 AM -
Christie tells CNN to take the camera off of him. And they did it. Someone takes good directions...by Ginger Gibson via twitter 9/17/2015 12:18:49 AM
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John Kasich is like, 'you guys like the plane? Eh? I actually FLEW on this plane! WITH Ronald Reagan!'by Emily Flitter via twitter 9/17/2015 12:18:29 AM
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Fiorina's intro well composed with personal and professional details.by Ginger Gibson via twitter 9/17/2015 12:18:14 AM
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Kasich plays the I'VE FLOWN ON THIS PLANE card. Baller move. #GOPDebateby James Oliphant via twitter 9/17/2015 12:18:12 AM -
Carly: "My story, from secretary to CEO, is only possible in this nation…I am prepared to lead the resurgence of this great nation."by Emily Flitter via twitter 9/17/2015 12:17:42 AM
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This just in from reporter Erin McPike:
"Ohio Governor John Kasich was the only candidate not named Donald Trump attacked in the undercard debate.
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham attacked him twice, including in his final answer, for being weak on defense, saying Kasich would close four U.S. military bases.
Graham campaign manager Christian Ferry explained after the debate’s conclusion, “He and Governor Kasich have a very different view on what it takes to win this war and what it takes to have a prepared military ready to do it. They have a fundamental disagreement.”
Even though Kasich is refusing to mention his rivals by name to draw contrasts at this point in the race, his communications director, Rob Nichols, told Reuters Graham’s claims are “nonsense.”
“We want to end the sequestration on defense, spend more on defense where necessary, but reform the Pentagon,” Nichols said, providing evidence of Kasich’s previous calls to increase the U.S. naval fleet if he becomes commander in chief." -
Gee, good thing Trump wasn't speaking in a braggadocious way when he mentioned his billions. (Did I spell that right?) #GOPDebateby Luciana Lopez via twitter 9/17/2015 12:17:15 AM
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Again I say - @realDonaldTrump is making a yuge play for the votes of veterans. Yuge. Just did it. Did it yesterday: reuters.com/article/2015/0…by Erin McPike via twitter 9/17/2015 12:16:36 AM -
Guessing that was the first time braggadocios was dropped on the presidential debate stage.by Amanda Becker via twitter 9/17/2015 12:16:15 AM
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Donald Trump throws in a plug for his book during his introduction,by Emily Flitter via twitter 9/17/2015 12:16:06 AM
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Carson welcomes Carly Fiorina to main stage. #GOPDebateby Luciana Lopez via twitter 9/17/2015 12:16:01 AM
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It's true. Nobody else on this stage has written the BEST SELLING BUSINESS BOOK OF ALL TIME. #GOPDebateby James Oliphant via twitter 9/17/2015 12:15:53 AM
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Does Donald Trump do anything not in a braggadocious way?by Ginger Gibson via twitter 9/17/2015 12:15:48 AM
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ha ha drought wildfires destruction ha ha like my water bottle
hmm. not sure that joke worked.by Dan Eggen via twitter 9/17/2015 12:15:19 AM -
I suspect Rubio thought that water joke would come across as funnier than it actually was. #GOPDebateby Luciana Lopez via twitter 9/17/2015 12:14:49 AM
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Marco Rubio: "I'm aware that California has a drought so…" climate change comment? No! "That's why I made sure I brought my own water."by Emily Flitter via twitter 9/17/2015 12:14:38 AM
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Ouch. That Marco Rubio water joke. It was more awkward than that awkward drink he was alluding to.by Ginger Gibson via twitter 9/17/2015 12:14:12 AM
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Huckabee trying to get on Trump's good side? #GOPDebateby Luciana Lopez via twitter 9/17/2015 12:14:11 AM
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Did Mike Huckabee just say he would make Donald Trump his secretary of state? (I'm kidding)by Ginger Gibson via twitter 9/17/2015 12:13:46 AM
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Huckabee says: "None of us on this stage are under investigation…"by Emily Flitter via twitter 9/17/2015 12:13:40 AM
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Kasich campaign calls Graham's claim Kasich would close four military bases "nonsense," saying Kasich wants to increase size of U.S. Navy.by Erin McPike via twitter 9/17/2015 12:13:36 AM
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Mike Huckbee's first swing: At Bernie Sanders. Didn't see that one coming.by Ginger Gibson via twitter 9/17/2015 12:13:04 AM
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Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook revs up the staff before the GOP debate. "Hillary just called him herself." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPEFWklWIAETbdG.jpg
by Amanda Becker via twitter 9/17/2015 12:09:34 AM -
What it’s like for the journalists who cover Trump reut.rs/1NxMWuV @FlitteronFraudby James Oliphant via twitter 9/17/2015 12:09:21 AM
As UAE hails Israel accord, silence from Saudi Arabia
DUBAI/RIYADH As media and people in the United Arab Emirates hailed the Gulf state's deal to normalise relations with Israel as a diplomatic victory that helps the Palestinians, silence reigned in Saudi Arabia, longtime figurehead of regional policy towards Israel.