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Top Paper's Endorsement Doesn't Always Equal Success In New Hampshire

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a No Labels Problem Solver convention in Manchester, N.H., in October 2012. Jim Cole/AP hide caption

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Top Paper's Endorsement Doesn't Always Equal Success In New Hampshire

November 30, 2015 • New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie nabbed the backing of the New Hampshire Union Leader this weekend, citing his executive and national security experience. But that doesn't mean he's guaranteed a win.

Christie Grabs The Spotlight In Undercard Debate

Chris Christie, left, makes a point as Mike Huckabee listens during Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee, Wis., on Tuesday. Morry Gash/AP hide caption

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Christie Grabs The Spotlight In Undercard Debate

November 10, 2015 • The New Jersey governor tried to make Hillary Clinton the target at every turn, but a feisty Bobby Jindal attacked Christie's record and tried to argue that he is the most conservative choice.

Rubio, Cruz, Christie Improve Their Standing In Third GOP Debate

Marco Rubio (center) was able to stand out even while being targeted by Jeb Bush (left), someone once described as a mentor. Donald Trump looks on. Mark J. Terrill/AP hide caption

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Rubio, Cruz, Christie Improve Their Standing In Third GOP Debate

October 29, 2015 • The night's peak energy point came when Texas Sen. Ted Cruz told a CNBC moderator: "The questions that have been asked so far in this debate illustrate why the American people don't trust the media."

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

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

October 28, 2015 • 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.

New Jersey Governor Facing Lawsuit From Nurse Quarantined During Ebola Scare

Nurse Kaci Hickox speaks to the media last year outside her home in Fort Kent, Maine. Hickox, who sharply protested being quarantined at a New Jersey hospital in 2014 after she returned from treating Ebola patients in West Africa, has filed a lawsuit against the state of New Jersey. Robert F. Bukaty/AP hide caption

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New Jersey Governor Facing Lawsuit From Nurse Quarantined During Ebola Scare

October 22, 2015 • Kaci Hickox, who was kept in isolation last October after arriving in the U.S. from Sierra Leone where she cared for Ebola patients, is suing Gov. Chris Christie for detaining her.

What Edward Snowden On Twitter Could Mean For The Presidential Race

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It's All Politics

What Edward Snowden On Twitter Could Mean For The Presidential Race

September 29, 2015 • The former NSA contractor was up to more than 600,000 followers hours after joining Twitter. His presence on the social-media platform could mean domestic surveillance makes a campaign comeback.

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Walk Delicate Line On Pope Francis

Pope Francis walks down the steps of his plane upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., on Tuesday. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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GOP Presidential Hopefuls Walk Delicate Line On Pope Francis

September 23, 2015 • There are more Catholic Republicans than ever running for president, but not all have embraced Pope Francis' more liberal statements and theology.

GOP Debate: What's At Stake For Each Candidate

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GOP Debate: What's At Stake For Each Candidate

September 16, 2015 • 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.

The Spin Room Goes Mobile As Campaigns Capitalize On Debate 'Moments'

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The Spin Room Goes Mobile As Campaigns Capitalize On Debate 'Moments'

September 15, 2015 • You can expect to be plastered with promoted posts and ads before, during and after Wednesday's second GOP debate.

Conservative Latino Group Pens Letter Opposing GOP Immigration Rhetoric

Donald Trump speaks to the media at the U.S.-Mexico border in July. The Libre Initiative's letter doesn't call out any candidates by name, but Trump has called for mass deportation and an end to birthright citizenship for immigrants. LM Otero/AP hide caption

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Conservative Latino Group Pens Letter Opposing GOP Immigration Rhetoric

September 9, 2015 • In a letter obtained by NPR, the Libre Initiative criticized calls made by some of the presidential candidates for mass deportation and ending birthright citizenship.

The 'Trump Effect' Alienating Conservative Latinos

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The 'Trump Effect' Alienating Conservative Latinos

August 31, 2015 • The GOP's post-mortem in the wake of the 2012 election suggested the party needed to appeal to Latinos. But the current immigration conversation sparked by Donald Trump could threaten that goal.

The 'Trump Effect' Alienating Conservative Latinos

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Fact Check: Is Refinancing Student Debt Really Good Policy?

Students protest the rising costs of college loans in Los Angeles in 2012. Citing bank bailouts, the protesters called for student debt cancellations. David McNew/Getty Images hide caption

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Fact Check: Is Refinancing Student Debt Really Good Policy?

August 21, 2015 • Student loan debt is turning into a major campaign issue, and one solution many candidates can agree on is allowing graduates to refinance their student loans. But it may not be the best way to help.

Fact Check: Is Refinancing Student Debt Really Good Policy?

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Trump Clashes With Rivals, Fox Moderators In First GOP Debate

Leading in the polls, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was at center stage during the first Republican presidential debate Thursday in Cleveland. John Minchillo/AP hide caption

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Trump Clashes With Rivals, Fox Moderators In First GOP Debate

August 6, 2015 • With the very first question, Donald Trump says he won't pledge that he will support the eventual GOP nominee and leaves open the possibility of running as an independent.

Chris Christie Declares His Candidacy For President

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stands with (from left) his wife, Mary Pat Christie, and their children, Patrick, Sarah, Andrew and Bridget, on Tuesday at Livingston High School in Livingston, N.J. Mel Evans/AP hide caption

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