WASHINGTON—The first Republican presidential debate will take place in the Ohio city of Cleveland on August 6, and a mad scramble is underway among some of the contenders who fear they will be excluded from the event. Under the debate rules, only 10 of the 16 Republican contenders will be allowed to take part in […]
A U.S. public opinion survey shows Republican Senator Marco Rubio leading the group of hopefuls for the party’s 2016 presidential nomination. A poll released Thursday by Quinnipiac University has the first-term lawmaker from the southeastern state of Florida attracting 15 percent of registered Republican primary voters, followed by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush with 13 […]
Bill Walker continues to lead Sean Parnell in a tight governor’s race, leading 42/41 in the latest public poll. More Alaskans continue to disapprove than approve of Parnell, while Walker has strong net-positive support from voters. Independents overwhelmingly favor Walker, who also has substantial support from Republican voters. “I’ve always said this race is about […]