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New Hampshire Primary: Trump And Sanders Win Big; Kasich Second

Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump deliver victory speeches at their respective watch parties in New Hampshire. Jewel Samad/AFP; Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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New Hampshire Primary: Trump And Sanders Win Big; Kasich Second

Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump won convincing victories in New Hampshire. On the Republican side, the Republican establishment lane fractured further with John Kasich finishing a surprise second.

After New Hampshire, Some GOP Campaigns May Stagger On In Zombie Phase

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After New Hampshire, Some GOP Campaigns May Stagger On In Zombie Phase

The reaper is nearer in the Republican field. The end of the dream may come for any of six candidates who desperately need at least a respectable finish in New Hampshire.

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No Way To Pick A President? Here Are 6 Other Ways To Do It

Thanks to the current nomination calendar, U.S. presidential candidates (like Chris Christie, pictured at the 2015 Iowa State Fair) get lots of practice at flipping pork chops. Scott Olson/Getty Images News hide caption

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No Way To Pick A President? Here Are 6 Other Ways To Do It

Critics say Iowa and New Hampshire are too old, too white and too small to have so much power in the presidential nominating process. There are lots of other ideas, but tradition is hard to change.

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Politics 101: A College Class Gets Up Close And Personal With The Iowa Caucuses

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Politics 101: A College Class Gets Up Close And Personal With The Iowa Caucuses

College students from Manchester University in Indiana share what they learned about the Iowa Caucuses.

Politics 101: A College Class Gets Up Close And Personal With The Iowa Caucuses

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Saturday

Establishment Republicans Scramble To Top Trump

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Establishment Republicans Scramble To Top Trump

While Donald Trump dominates the presidential race in New Hampshire, other Republicans like Jeb Bush, Chris Christie and Marco Rubio fight it out to emerge as the savior of the GOP establishment.

Establishment Republicans Scramble To Top Trump

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Wednesday

Republican presidential candidate and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie campaigns in Manchester, N.H., in August.

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PAC Supporting Christie Scoops Up Voter Data Across New Hampshire

A political action committee backing Chris Christie is using mobile check-ins at campaign events for all GOP candidates, gathering data that one strategist calls a "building block" of modern politics.

PAC Supporting Christie Scoops Up Voter Data Across New Hampshire

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Tuesday

How ISIS, Paris And San Bernardino Have Changed The Republican Race

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How ISIS, Paris And San Bernardino Have Changed The Republican Race

National security and terrorism have been a top issue for Republicans, but they have gained even more importance after the Paris and San Bernardino, Calif., attacks.

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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

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."

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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

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.