The 2016 presidential campaign has already been a somewhat long but definitely wild ride, with dueling debates, bad Photoshop jobs, talks of building walls along the Mexican border and even taking on the Pope. A lot of these political wars have been waged through social media, keeping voters on the edge of their seats, fingers ready to click the refresh button for the next bout of political drama.
GOP Candidates Use Twitter Taunts, Social Media to Tear Down Opponents, Build Campaigns
Scott for VP Could Be Enticing
After three wins in a row, Donald Trump looks like a solid favorite to win the Republican presidential nomination--and he could be looking to the Sunshine State to find a running mate. Earlier this week, Trump talked about what he would look for in an understudy on the ticket and, if he wins in November, as vice president.
Dan Bongino Stays Out of Senate Race, Backs Ron DeSantis
Conservative leader Dan Bongino announced he would not run for the U.S. Senate and threw his support to another Republican who is hoping to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.
Bongino had mulled over the possibility of entering the Senate last year. A former New York City cop and Secret Service agent, Bongino was the Republican candidate who challenged U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., in 2012. Cardin routed Bongino, taking 55 percent while the Republican won only 27 percent of the vote and independent Rob Sobhani carried 17 percent.
Donald Trump Does Better than Other GOP Hopefuls Against Hillary Clinton in Florida, Mike Bloomberg a Non-Factor
Businessman Donald Trump does better against former U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton in Florida than his main rivals for the Republican presidential nomination while former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg doesn’t look like a factor in the Sunshine State if he makes a third party presidential bid, a new poll shows.
Hillary Clinton Easily Handling Bernie Sanders in Florida
Former U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton is a heavy favorite over U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in the Florida Democratic presidential primary on March 15, two new polls find.
Donald Trump Out Front in Florida, Besting Marco Rubio in New Poll
Businessman Donald Trump holds a commanding lead over U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and the field in the Sunshine State, a new poll shows.
Trump's 'Polish Workers' Is Only the Half of It
Marco Rubio connected on at least half a dozen of his punches during Thursday night's GOP presidential debate, but none was more memorable than the one blasting Trump for hiring 200 undocumented Polish workers to build the New York City skyscraper that bears his name.
GOP Debate Winners and Losers
The gloves came off from the first question Thursday night as Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz did what they knew they had to in this, the most tense and contentious GOP presidential debate yet. Cruz and Rubio went after Trump on immigration, religious freedom, Obamacare, releasing tax reports, foreign policy and national security.
Rubio Gains Ground on Trump in Latest Statewide Poll
Donald Trump is still leading the pack against his fellow Republican presidential hopefuls in the Sunshine State, but a new poll shows U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is nipping at his heels.
Backroom Briefing: Hell or High Water in U.S. Senate Race
After weeks of flirting with a run, homebuilder Carlos Beruff has decided to enter the crowded Republican field for Florida's open U.S. Senate seat.
Beruff, who has served on appointed boards overseeing state universities and a water management district but has never run for office, is trying to snag the GOP nomination in one of the most closely-watched Senate races in the country. Florida could decide whether Democrats are successful in their drive to retake the Senate majority they lost in 2014.