GOP Debate: What's At Stake For Each Candidate
With the prime-time debate field now at 11, the presidential front-runner will have even more attackers to try to fend off. And CNN is encouraging the sparring Wednesday night.
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Jeb Bush SuperPAC Going Up With $24 Million In TV Ads
The ad wars are about to start in earnest. And the best-funded superPAC is about to dominate the airwaves in support of Jeb Bush.
Russia Sends Armaments To Syrian Military Base
Russia has been sending artillery, tanks and troop housing to an air base in Syria. Pentagon officials say while no Russian military aircraft have been tracked yet, it appears the Russians are establishing a forward operating base of some kind but its ultimate purpose remains unclear.
Illinois Lottery Suspends Payouts Until State Lawmakers Settle Budget Stalemate
People who have hopes of winning a big lottery prize will have to put their dreams on hold in Illinois. The Governor and Illinois lawmakers can't come to terms over a state budget and until they do, lottery prizes over $25,000 will be delayed. Lottery winners aren't too happy, and some have filed a class action lawsuit against the state.
From California, A Warning To Republicans On Anti-Immigration Rhetoric
In the 1990s, California passed a ballot measure to deny state services to people in the country illegally. It was overturned, but some say it's responsible for swinging the state heavily Democratic.
Carly Fiorina, The Outsider, Actually Got Her Start In Washington
The former Hewlett-Packard CEO has made her mark in the GOP primary as an outsider taking on the establishment. But her break in business actually came in federal sales with AT&T.
Why Should Candidates Show Up To The 'Kids' Table' Debate?
Republican presidential debates are divided into two tiers, based on where candidates appear in the polls. The lower tier has dwindled to just four candidates in Wednesday night's debate.
CHART: How The GOP Candidates Got On The Debate Stage
The story of the CNN debate reveals the challenge networks have faced in trying to squeeze 17 candidates into debates — and the folly of using polls to decide who will make it.
'Ladies, Look At This Face': Fiorina Hits Back At Trump
Donald Trump was recently quoted commenting on Carly Fiorina's appearance, "Look at that face!" and "Would anyone vote for that?" Fiorina turns her rival's remarks around and voters back her up.
The Spin Room Goes Mobile As Campaigns Capitalize On Debate 'Moments'
You can expect to be plastered with promoted posts and ads before, during and after Wednesday's second GOP debate.