#Candidates face tricky balancing act on Trump at first GOP debate

#Candidates face tricky balancing act on Trump at first GOP debate

Republican candidates attending the first GOP presidential debate on Wednesday will face the challenge of having to separate themselves from former President Trump while also not alienating his devoted supporters. Trump said on Sunday he won’t attend the debate, giving his rivals a chance to make the case for their respective candidacies without having to compete for…

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#Christie seeks to win by getting under Trump’s skin

#Christie seeks to win by getting under Trump’s skin

Few candidates have been as aggressive in their attacks against former President Trump or shown the ability to get under the former president’s skin quite like Chris Christie. While the former New Jersey governor is occasionally quizzed at town halls and in TV interviews about his policy positions, his frequent and at times personal criticisms…

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#DeSantis confronts moment of truth

#DeSantis confronts moment of truth

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has arrived at an early moment of truth in his presidential campaign. DeSantis replaced his campaign manager earlier this week, moving Generra Peck aside to be supplanted by his chief of staff in Florida, James Uthmeier.  This is the latest moment of drama for a White House quest that has…

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#Trump risks legal threats with public outbursts

#Trump risks legal threats with public outbursts

When it comes to criminal cases, many lawyers advise their clients not to speak publicly about their cases. But most clients are not former President Trump. As Trump’s legal problems continue to pile up, the former president has remained outspoken on social media and in public, attacking prosecutors, judges and potential witnesses, all while speaking…

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