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A woman holds signs depicting the head of Republican presidential candidate and businessman Donald Trump as she waits to enter the auditorium to hear him speak on Wednesday in Derry, N.H.

Why Trump Is Here To Stay — At Least For A While

12:06pm August 21, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Who is the Trump coalition? Working-class white men and core Republicans find his straightforward style and nonpolitician approach refreshing. That means he could have staying power in this race.

Candidate staff and media gather in Cleveland at the scene of Thursday night's Republican primary debate, which is sponsored by Fox News and Facebook.

Republican Presidential Candidates Set For Debate Thursday

2:03pm August 06, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Donald Trump and nine rivals are in the main Fox News debate at 9 p.m. ET. Seven other Republican candidates, including Lindsey Graham and Bobby Jindal, will take part in a prelude event.

Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich committed suicide following political attacks during his campaign for governor. His press secretary, Spence Jackson, committed suicide just one month later.

Suicides By Missouri Politicians Raise Questions About State Ethics

2:53pm April 09, 2015

by Frank Morris

Two of the state's prominent Republicans, Tom Schweich and Spence Jackson, committed suicide just a month apart. Both men were upset about political attacks early in the state's gubernatorial primary.

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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks with area business leaders during a Politics and Eggs breakfast, on March 16 in Manchester, N.H.

Ted Cruz Set To Announce Presidential Bid

7:10pm March 22, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The firebrand Texas senator will announce on Monday, bypassing an exploratory committee and instead launching directly into the campaign for the Republican nomination.

Republican Mia Love celebrates with her supporters after winning the race for Utah's 4th Congressional District on Tuesday.

Politics & Government

As GOP Swept Congress, Black Republicans Took Home Historic Wins

6:33pm November 08, 2014

by Hansi Lo Wang

The Republican Party made striking gains during the midterm elections. Among their victories were three wins by black Republicans, who seem to be building momentum for diversifying the GOP ranks.

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In this ad from Republican Stewart Mills, his wife Heather says he dons pink heels each year to raise money for victims of domestic violence.

Anticipating Attacks, GOP Campaigns Focus On Courting Women Voters

10:57pm September 19, 2014

by Tamara Keith

National Republican Party officials encouraged 2014 candidates to launch positive ads targeting women. One for a House candidate from Minnesota touts an annual charity walk he does in pink heels.

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