Jeb Bush

Under Pressure After Debate, Bush Insists He's Not Dead Yet

6:49pm October 29, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Jeb Bush's debate performance raised more questions than answers about his candidacy. Bush still has some advantages, notably money, but he needs to start showing some strength in New Hampshire.

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Donald Trump, center, makes a point as Marco Rubio, left, and Ben Carson look on during the CNBC Republican presidential debate at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Fireworks Fly In Unruly Third GOP Presidential Debate

11:05pm October 28, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Marco Rubio had several stand-out moments while Jeb Bush struggled to snap up speaking time. And for once, Donald Trump seemed to fade into the background at times.

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.

Gas stations across Iowa, like this Casey's General Store in Des Moines, boast ethanol as "cleaner air for Iowa."

Got Corn? Ethanol Is No Longer King In Iowa Among Candidates

1:36pm October 27, 2015

by Clay Masters

Candidates' waning interest in the corn fuel shows that Iowa's role in shaping policy debates may be declining.

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Jeb Bush's Latest Awkward Comment: Supergirl, 'She Looked Pretty Hot'

4:38pm October 23, 2015

by Sam Sanders

With his latest remarks, referencing a female TV superhero, Jeb Bush is getting a reputation for inartful comments. But he's not alone in the world of politics.

Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush is slashing staff salaries and making other deep cuts to keep his presidential hopes alive.

Struggling Bush Campaign Starts Making Cuts

2:18pm October 23, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The former Florida governor's presidential campaign is slashing staff salaries, as the Republican tries to keep pace with a still-strong Donald Trump, surging Ben Carson and others.

Ex-Iowa State Sen. Kent Sorenson defected from Michele Bachmann's campaign before the 2012 Iowa caucuses. In a 2014 plea deal, he admitted that he lied about payments from the Ron Paul campaign.

Big Money And Backstabbing Have Become Part Of The Iowa Game

6:10am October 20, 2015

by Clay Masters

The hyperfocus on Iowa as the first presidential nominating contest has meant more money — and sometimes leaving allegiances behind — for consultants, who can make up to $10,000 a month.

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Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump, left speaks at a Republican presidential debate last month, as former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush listens.

'Pathetic' — Trump, Bush Spar Over 9/11. Maybe Neither Will Be The Nominee

11:47am October 17, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Donald Trump implied George W. Bush shared in the blame for Sept. 11, and then Trump and Jeb Bush fought about it on Twitter. But both candidates have big vulnerabilities.

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.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush acknowledges the crowd while being introduced before speaking at the National Automobile Dealers Association convention in San Francisco in January.

'Stuff Happens' Comment Creates Firestorm For Jeb Bush

8:38pm October 02, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The former Florida governor sparked controversy when he cautioned against quick political reactions to the Oregon school shooting, saying that "stuff happens."