Economy Takes Center Stage In Fourth GOP Debate
The Florida governor needs a strong showing to quell nervous donors. The focus will also be on frontrunners Donald Trump and Ben Carson.
Marco Rubio
What To Watch At Tonight's Debate: Could Be 'Make Or Break' For Jeb Bush
The former Florida governor will again be feeling the heat. Marco Rubio will try to capitalize on his breakout performance from last time. And Ben Carson could fend off questions about his biography.
Rubio Says He Sees The World Differently Than Older Candidates
The Florida senator is the youngest in the field presidential field, and he's making generational change key to his message. He does it when he talks about the economy and, yes, Darth Vader.
Trump's New Book Doesn't Say Much, But Neither Do Lots Of Political Books
The billionaire real-estate mogul's Crippled America, like any presidential campaigner's book, might be about publicity more than substance.
Rubio Reeled In A Big Catch From The Donor Pool, But Many Are Still Swimming
Billionaire Paul Signer, who spent $11.5 million in 2014, has endorsed Rubio. So far he's only spent $3.4 million this year, and lots of other prominent donors have yet to dig deep in their pockets.
Rubio, Cruz, Christie Improve Their Standing In Third GOP Debate
The night's peak energy point came when Texas Sen. Ted Cruz told a CNBC moderator: "The questions that have been asked so far in this debate illustrate why the American people don't trust the media."
What Each GOP Hopeful Needs To Do At Tonight's Presidential Debate
There will be a renewed focus on a surging Ben Carson, while Jeb Bush needs a strong performance during the debate — which is focused on the economy — to assuage nervous donors.
Next Republican Debate Could Be Bad News For Paul, Graham
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is close to not making the main-stage for the Oct. 28 CNBC debate. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., may not even make the undercard debate, which could feature just three people.
Lots Of Candidates Want To Simplify Tax Code; Here's What They Get Wrong
Lots of politicians, Democrat and Republican, want to cut the number of brackets in the name of simplification. Here's what's wrong with that argument.
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Walk Delicate Line On Pope Francis
There are more Catholic Republicans than ever running for president, but not all have embraced Pope Francis' more liberal statements and theology.