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Republican presidential hopefuls listen as retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson (C) speaks during the Presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California on September 16, 2015.  AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWN

Donald Trump Leads As Republican Candidates Wrestle For Debate Air Time

CNN moderator Jake Tapper was frequently invoked for more time as candidates begged, interrupted or demanded their way back into air time at the debate last night. Some candidates, like Carly Fiorina continued to interrupt, pushing herself back on camera numerous times. Others, like Gov. Scott Walker were less successful, while Gov. John Kasich appeared to interrupt at the worst moments.

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White House Blames Personal Bias And Stereotypes For Clockmaker Kid’s Arrest

After President Obama weighed in on the incident in Irving, Texas, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest explained why the president decided to personally address the situation. When asked by Breitbart News if the Secret Service might make a similar mistake with the suspicious device, Earnest dismissed it as a “hypothetical” situation. Earnest also admitted that he wasn’t aware of any specific zero tolerance policies led to the arrest of the boy.

Obama speaks during a town hall meeting on college accessibility on September 14, 2015 at North High School in Des Moines, Iowa. AFP PHOTO/MANDEL NGAN (Photo credit should read

Stop ‘Talking Down America,’ Obama Warns Presidential Contenders

Obama criticized presidential candidates for not offering solutions to economic problems, choosing instead to blame his presidency. Obama appeared to address political candidates of both parties, as he did not specifically single out Republicans. “I’m here to say that there is nothing particularly patriotic or American about talking down America,” he said, citing the United States economy as a source of economic strength in the world.