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Rand Paul quits 2016 GOP presidential race

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Sen. Rand Paul dropped his 2016 campaign for president Wednesday, eclipsed by other candidates who kept his base of support from growing into a viable force in the crowded 2016 field. He is now expected to turn his full attention to his Senate re-election campaign

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Paul’s greatest asset is also his biggest liability

This article is part of a series of profiles of the 2016 presidential candidates that will appear on the NewBostonPost in the months leading up to the nominating conventions. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky is known for his willingness to upend the political order. He bucked the Republican Party establishment

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Paul, Fiorina cut from main GOP debate lineup

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and former technology executive Carly Fiorina will not appear on the primetime debate stage when the Republican Party's 2016 presidential class faces off later this week in South Carolina. Debate host Fox Business Network announced the debate lineup Monday evening,

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Difference between GOP candidates on immigration largely one of tone

Who would you like to see become the next president of the United States? Take our poll! This is the first in a series of NewBostonPost packages depicting where leading presidential candidates stand on the issues. For more information on GOP candidates and immigration, read our infographic here and our

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Graphic: What GOP candidates are saying about immigration

This is the first in a series of NewBostonPost packages depicting where leading presidential candidates stand on the issues. For more information on GOP candidates and immigration, read our full article here and our infographic here.

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Trump fundraising trails GOP rivals in early primary states

BOSTON – Donald Trump still dominates the Republican presidential primary polls in New Hampshire, Iowa and South Carolina, but when it comes to the money race he trails badly in all three. Campaign donations won't buy votes, but they can provide a measure of real support that's

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The Roundup: GOP debate No. 2

SIMI VALLEY, CALIF. – Carly Fiorina took a shot at the king and didn't miss. Fiorina, whose improved poll numbers resulted in her promotion to the primetime Republican presidential debate held Thursday, showed plenty of fight during the marathon event.

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Paul prefers a government shutdown over business as usual

Salem, N.H. — Republican presidential contender Rand Paul told a campaign gathering here Friday that he'd rather see the federal government close down than back a budget measure that provides more taxpayer money for failed policies. "The media says shutting down the government is irresponsible," Paul