WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said Thursday that fellow Sen. John McCain is calling for an exploration of his right to run for president because he intends to endorse Marco Rubio in the race.
McCain on Wednesday said questions about Cruz's eligibility due to his being born in Canada should be explored, keeping the issue alive after Donald Trump raised concerns about it earlier in the week. Cruz has dismissed the issue, saying it's part of the political "silly season" as Iowa's Feb. 1 caucuses near.
CLAREMONT, New Hampshire (AP) — Chris Christie is the Republican presidential candidate to beat in second-to-vote New Hampshire — so say the super PACs helping the New Jersey governor's rivals.
Marco Rubio's backers recently put $1 million into anti-Christie advertising, according to filings with federal election regulators.
