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When he isn’t spewing insults, the Republican frontrunner is hammering home a powerful message about free trade and its victims
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Broadcasting live from downtown Detroit, Fox News is hosting a forum for both Democratic candidates for their party’s presidential nomination on the eve of the Michigan primary
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Each crisscrossed the state and took the stage for another town hall, battling for every last vote in what’s considered a bellwether for the November election
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The former New York City mayor and billionaire founder of Bloomberg LP announced Monday has abandoned plans to run as a third-party candidate
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Got a minute? Cruz gains altitude on Trump – but is he a Brony?! – as Kasich climbs in Ohio – it’s a race – and everything else you need to know today on the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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The Republican frontrunner has said China has taken US jobs, but a report finds his project in Jersey City leans heavily on funds from visa program
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President Peña Nieto warns that ‘strident’ words have led to ‘very ominous situations’ and says Mexico will not pay for proposed border wall
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Bernie Sanders or bust? That's a stance based on privilege
Michael ArceneauxPeople who refuse to vote for Hillary Clinton on principle may be able to ride out the storm of a Republican administration. Many of us can’t -
If Hillary Clinton stopped taking money from the 1% and had a vision for a new economy, that would be a start
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Got a minute? Donald Trump ditches CPAC – party chief counsels calm – Cleveland cops gear up – and everything else you need to know today from the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Got a minute? The Trump-Romney war – Clinton and aliens – Christie’s hostage situation – and everything else you need to know today from the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Got a minute? Ben Carson sees ‘no path’ – Romney to speak out – young black woman roughed up at Trump rally – and everything else you need to know today from the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Got a minute? Super Tuesday is here – Clinton camp plans to take on Trump – and everything else you need to know today from the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says, on Monday during a campaign rally in Michigan, that he has tried marijuana twice in his life when he was very young
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The actor and former California governor called Kasich an ‘action hero’ who had ‘kicked some serious butt’ in Washington during his career
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The candidates discuss trade and government bailouts during Sunday’s Democratic debate in Flint, Michigan
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Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders debated in Flint, Michigan, where lead poisoning in the local water caused an outcry.
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Republican Marco Rubio says he has no intention of dropping out of the race for the White House after losing several states in Saturday’s nominating contests
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Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Saturday calls on rival Marco Rubio to drop out of the race for the White House
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Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz tells supporters he will win nomination and presidency after making gains in Kansas and Maine on Saturday
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Get to know the first Democratic candidate for president with this CV, drawn up by Guardian US as the former secretary of state announces her run
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Donald TrumpDonald TrumpMillions of ordinary Americans support Donald Trump. Here's whyWhen he isn’t spewing insults, the Republican frontrunner is hammering home a powerful message about free trade and its victims
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Hillary ClintonHillary ClintonSanders and Clinton talk abortion and debt crisis in forum before Michigan primary – liveBroadcasting live from downtown Detroit, Fox News is hosting a forum for both Democratic candidates for their party’s presidential nomination on the eve of the Michigan primary
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Jeb BushJeb Bush‘A lot of fundraisers are disappointed’: why can’t the Super Pacs stop Trump?Despite fears that big-money Super Pacs would prove decisive in the 2016 race, Donald Trump’s dominance of the airwaves has left them relatively powerless
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Ben CarsonBen CarsonBen Carson drops out of presidential race: 'I'm leaving the campaign trail'The soft-spoken former neurosurgeon ends once-promising Republican presidential bid after series of disappointing primary and debate performances
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Nancy Reagan refused to help dying Rock Hudson get Aids treatment
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