Trump, on the other hand, has continued to disparage Kelly, and has tried to persuade Fox not to use her as moderator of Thursday’s debate. I’m going to raise money during that period of time for the wounded warriors and for the vets.
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Aside from the joke, Cruz has taken a stronger tone against Trump, specifically targeting him.
Bernie Sanders, locked in a tight race with Clinton in Iowa, acknowledged in a town hall forum Monday night that his plan for free public college tuition and government-run health care would raise taxes an unusual admission from a presidential candidate.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie expressed similar concerns, telling Kelly that Trump’s refusal to “show up to battle” creates doubt about his leadership abilities and dedication to the American people.
“The debate will go on with or without Mr. Trump”, the host said on her show, “The Kelly File”.
Yesterday, Trump told CNN if Kelly is moderating, he just might not attend. “Do you really think she can be fair at a debate?”
“One thing is increasingly evident, the conservative wing of the Republican party, at least in Iowa, is carrying the day”, Brown said.
The New York Times quoted the campaign manager for Sanders as saying the Vermont senator would sit out the unsanctioned debate. No other Republican candidate got more than 7%.
Trump’s blunt-spoken candidacy has boosted ratings for the Republican presidential debates. They picked me as number one.
For Mr. Paul, who chose not to participate in the undercard debate earlier this month after failing to make the cut for the later debate, the return to the main stage reflects a recent rise in his poll numbers, particularly in New Hampshire.
According to multiple reports, Trump has refused to answer Ailes’ calls and insists that he will only talk to News Corp Chairman Rupert Murdoch.
It’s unclear whether it’s too little and too late to stop Trump as he tries to become the first Republican in modern political history to win opening primary contests in both Iowa and New Hampshire. But he is also in a close race in Iowa with U.S. Sen.
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“He’s so nervous. He’s such a mess”, Trump told ABC’s “Good Morning America”, dismissing questions raised by Cruz about his record on abortion.
