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Ted Cruz: I Won’t ‘Speculate’ on Obama’s Faith

“The president’s faith is between him and God. I’m not going to speculate on the president’s faith. What I will talk about is his policies. And his policies have been profoundly damaging to this country,” Cruz said.

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‘I’m One of You’: Donald Trump Vows to Protect Christians, Religious Liberty

GOP frontrunner Donald Trump appeared at the Iowa Faith and Family Coalition with his personal Bible in hand, a gift from his mother where she made special written notes to him, and a photo of his confirmation. He then went on to respond to the backlash from the media after he brushed off a supporter at a town hall who claimed President Obama was a Muslim.

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Donald Trump: ‘First Time I Have Caused Controversy by NOT Saying Something’

GOP frontrunner Donald Trump took to Twitter Saturday afternoon–before flying to Iowa to speak at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Forum later in the day–to take on the media backlash that has occurred because he did not correct one of his supporters, who claimed President Obama was a Muslim.

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Donald Trump: Obama’s ‘War Against Christians’

GOP frontrunner Donald Trump is firing back at President Obama — saying he has launched “a war” against Christians in America when he was questioned about a recent supporter at a town hall meeting who stated, prior to asking Trump a question, that President Obama was a Muslim.

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Report: 44 Percent of Debate Questions Reference Donald Trump

SIMI VALLEY, California — GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump is ahead in the polls, but a new study shows he dominated the focus of the second GOP presidential primary debate Wednesday evening, as roughly 44 percent of the questions asked of the candidates involved or referenced Trump.

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EXCLUSIVE: Mike Huckabee Campaign Reacts to CNN’s GOP Debate

SIMI VALLEY, California — Following the primetime segment of the second GOP presidential primary debate hosted by CNN, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee’s senior communications advisor Hogan Gidley said he thinks the Governor “crushed it” with what little time he was given.

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Michele Bachmann Tweets Debate Night

SIMI VALLEY, California — Former GOP presidential candidate and Congresswoman Michele Bachmann called out GOP presidential candidate Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on his immigration stance, as she live tweeted the second GOP primary debate.

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EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Ben Carson on Debate Prep, Wants to Discuss Global Jihadism

SIMI VALLEY, California — GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson, who has surged to second place in the polls since the first GOP presidential primary debate, spoke exclusively to Breitbart News before the second GOP debate tonight hosted by CNN saying he’s camera ready with a haircut and fresh smile.

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EXCLUSIVE: California Mexican Stands Up to Donald Trump Protesters

As Donald Trump supporters left the U.S.S. Iowa on Tuesday, one Hispanic Trump supporter, Jorge Herrera, started a pro-American chant, and other Trump supporters echoed him. Herrera seemed annoyed that some protesters were calling Trump a racist and started to yell back at them, and the crowd of Trump supporters joined in chanting, “U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A!”

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Union and Left-Wing Connected Protestors Rally at CNN’s GOP Debate: ‘Racist Rhetoric by GOP Contenders Not Welcome in Southern California’

Hundreds – many with union and left-wing advocate connections – are planning to rally and protest outside of CNN’s GOP presidential primary debate in Simi Valley, California on Wednesday to stand “up against the racist, xenophobic rhetoric that has fueled the Republican primary,” according to the event’s press release.

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Paul Ryan Wrong, Jeff Sessions Right on Immigration in Trade Deal

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) — responding to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request — is finally revealing the chapter titles of the pending Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, confirming there is a chapter relating to immigration titled, “Temporary Entry for Business Persons.”

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Mike Huckabee: Kim Davis ‘Staying True to Her Convictions’ Upon Return to Work

Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who went to jail for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses because of her religious beliefs, returned to work Monday. GOP presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee – who held a rally for Davis – said he continues to support her for “staying true to her convictions.”

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Report: Scott Walker Cancels Speech at California GOP Convention

GOP presidential candidate Gov. Scott Walker is reportedly canceling an appearance at the California GOP Convention next weekend. Walker is scheduled to appear at the CNN GOP presidential primary debate in Simi Valley, California on Wednesday.

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Phyllis Schlafly to Award Jeff Sessions For His Excellence in Leadership

“Jeff Sessions has been our hero in Congress on many issues,” Phyllis Schlafly stated in a press release. “I am so very glad that we can honor his work in this way, and make him the first recipient of this award. I hope that there will be many legislators and conservative leaders who will follow Senator Sessions’ example in battling the leftist attacks on our families, our culture, and our sovereignty.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Mike Huckabee Campaign Unveils Ground Game for 2016, Targets American Worker

GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is expanding beyond his religious liberty message as his campaign lays out Huckabee’s battle plans for the 2016 race. “High favorability is good, but you also have to do something with that and get your message out there. It’s one of the second big components that not only have we put a lot of focus on, but know – it’s something we know works because we won in Iowa before – is a very deep and strong ground game and strong organization,” his campaign manager explains.

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Jindal Says Trump ‘Non-Serious Carnival Act’

GOP presidential candidate Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal lashed out at GOP frontrunner Donald Trump today, calling him “full of nonsense,” “absurd” and a “non-serious carnival act” during a D.C. speech. The high-profile criticism may be the leading-edge of a scorched-earth strategy by establishment GOP leaders to block Trump’s populist-fueled campaign for the presidency. Jindal is looking to escape the back of the GOP pack.

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Rebel House Conservatives Delay Vote on Iran Deal

A House vote to start a floor debate on the Iran nuclear deal was scheduled for Wednesday, reportedly because that many Republican members don’t want to hold the vote amid Tea Party protests and a closed-door “rebellion from rank-and-file conservatives.”

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