David M. Drucker

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Rubio tries to out-hawk and outfox Cruz

Rubio tries to out-hawk and outfox Cruz

David M. Drucker · November 18, 2015 5:01 am

National securityÂ hasÂ already playing an outsized role in the GOP nomination fight, and the events of Friday could elevate Republican voters' existing concerns that the homeland is vulnerable to an attack by Islamic radicals.Â (AP Photo)

Will the Paris attacks have a lasting impact on the GOP primary?

David M. Drucker · November 17, 2015 7:41 pm

Jeb Bush has bought his struggling presidential campaign more time, even as Marco Rubio threatens to siphon off the financing that is the lifeblood of his 2016 aspirations. (AP Photos)

Bush donors eye Rubio

David M. Drucker · November 15, 2015 5:01 am

Does Ted Cruz fear Marco Rubio?

Does Ted Cruz fear Marco Rubio?

David M. Drucker · November 13, 2015 5:01 am

Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz'sÂ strategy for consolidating the conservative vote requires a strong showing in the Hawkeye State, where first votes will be cast on Feb. 1. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Ted Cruz buys TV time in Iowa

David M. Drucker · November 11, 2015 8:02 pm

Cruz slaps at Rubio in preview of nomination collision

Cruz slaps at Rubio in preview of nomination collision

David M. Drucker · November 11, 2015 6:18 pm

Front-runner Donald Trump and underdog Rand Paul lined up against U.S. intervention in the Middle East and elsewhere, arguing that Washington could neither fiscally afford, nor should it politically shoulder, the burden of robust military leadership overseas. (AP Photo)

National Security

GOP jobs debate suddenly becomes war over war

David M. Drucker · November 11, 2015 4:32 am

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First debate pitched battle between Christie, Jindal

David M. Drucker · November 11, 2015 1:22 am

After a subpar debate performance 12 days ago in Colorado, BushÂ needs to have a good night in Wisconsin to quell the doubters and keep his supporters from jumping ship.Â (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Top Bush surrogate goes easy on Rubio

David M. Drucker · November 10, 2015 11:41 pm

Seven things to watch for in next GOP debate

Seven things to watch for in next GOP debate

David M. Drucker · November 10, 2015 5:01 am

Boozman has done little to prepare for 2016, despite facing a challenge from Democrat Connor Eldridge. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Top Republicans fear Boozman’s Senate seat isn’t safe

David M. Drucker · November 8, 2015 5:01 am

Poll found that 81 percent of likely GOP voters would still tune into debates that did not include Trump.Â (Jeremy Papasso/Daily Camera via AP)

Poll: Republicans would watch debates without Trump

David M. Drucker · November 6, 2015 9:23 pm