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Preparations underway in the Media Center at the third Republican debate on the campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo.

What Each GOP Hopeful Needs To Do At Tonight's Presidential Debate

8:29pm October 28, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

There will be a renewed focus on a surging Ben Carson, while Jeb Bush needs a strong performance during the debate — which is focused on the economy — to assuage nervous donors.

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson speaks at a North Texas Presidential Forum hosted by Faith & Freedom Coalition and Prestonwood Baptist Church last weekend.

All Your Questions About Seventh-Day Adventism And Ben Carson Answered

7:06pm October 27, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Donald Trump is trying to raise suspicion of his surging Republican challenger's religious beliefs. But they're still largely in line with evangelical views, and differences may not matter to voters.

The social networking site's ads are becoming increasingly sophisticated at targeting users based on their political affiliations.

Like It Or Not, Political Campaigns Are Using Facebook To Target You

1:59pm October 26, 2015

by Scott Detrow

If you're seeing a political ad in your Facebook feed, there's probably a very specific reason that candidate is interested in you.

Republican presidential candidates take the stage during the CNN Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum last month.

Carson, Rubio To Flank Trump In Next GOP Debate

6:33pm October 21, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The main debate will feature 10 candidates with Donald Trump and Ben Carson at center stage next Wednesday. Meanwhile, four candidates will face off in the undercard debate.

Bernie Sanders' and Hillary Clinton's fundraising numbers got a lot closer last quarter, thanks in part to Sanders' huge small-donor base.

Is Bigger Really Better? Small Donors Boost Insurgent Candidates

1:04pm October 16, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Thanks to small donors fueling Bernie Sanders and Ben Carson, the campaign donation race last quarter got a lot tighter.

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul's national polling numbers could cause him to miss the main stage at next month's CNBC GOP presidential debate.

Next Republican Debate Could Be Bad News For Paul, Graham

1:23pm October 01, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is close to not making the main-stage for the Oct. 28 CNBC debate. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., may not even make the undercard debate, which could feature just three people.

Ben Carson speaks at a town hall in New Hampshire Wednesday. At a later event, he joked about throwing rocks at cars as a child, but "that was back in the days before" the police "would shoot you."

Ben Carson Jokes He Used To Throw Rocks At Cars Before Police 'Would Shoot You'

9:58am October 01, 2015

by Asma Khalid

The joke, told at a Republican campaign event in New Hampshire, hung strangely in the air before Carson pivoted to note the tremendous respect he has for the police.

Politics & Government

Presidential Hopeful Ben Carson Stumps in Winston-Salem

10:02pm September 29, 2015

Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson stopped in Winston-Salem Tuesday to speak to a packed house at Berean Baptist Church.

Marco Rubio says his two-bracket tax plan will simplify the tax code. It's not that simple.

Lots Of Candidates Want To Simplify Tax Code; Here's What They Get Wrong

12:42pm September 29, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Lots of politicians, Democrat and Republican, want to cut the number of brackets in the name of simplification. Here's what's wrong with that argument.

Politics & Government

Presidential Candidate Ben Carson Visits Triad This Week

12:48pm September 28, 2015

The Piedmont Triad is getting another taste of the 2016 presidential race this week, as Republican candidate Ben Carson will v