David M. Drucker

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Gov. Sandoval signed Senate bill 302 into law, creating the nation's most inclusive school choice program. (AP File Photo)

GOP’s Brian Sandoval passes on Nevada Senate bid

David M. Drucker · June 9, 2015 2:57 pm

In two campaign events Saturday, Rubio said he planned to return to the Hawkeye State often, especially now that his kids are out of school for the summer and he can travel with his family. (AP Photo)Â

Can Marco Rubio win Iowa?

David M. Drucker · June 9, 2015 4:01 am

Marco Rubio, left, is now making direct comparisons between himself and iconic President John F. Kennedy, a new wrinkle in the Florida senator's sales pitch that he personally added to his stump speech just last week.Â (AP Photos)

Marco Rubio wraps himself in JFK

David M. Drucker · June 8, 2015 5:45 pm

Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson is greeted by supporters during a fundraiser for U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Saturday, June 6, 2015, in Boone, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowans defend first in nation status

David M. Drucker · June 7, 2015 9:00 am

Sen. Joni Ernst will welcome Republican presidential candidates to her "Roast and Ride" in Iowa this weekend. (Getty Image)

Joni Ernst revs political engine with 2016 cattle call

David M. Drucker · June 6, 2015 4:01 am

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush shakes hands with attendees after speaking at the 42nd annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) February 27, 2015 in National Harbor, Md. (Getty Image)

Jeb Bush invites top fundraisers to special Kennebunkport gathering

David M. Drucker · June 5, 2015 12:40 am

Duf Sundheim speaks to delegates after being elected as the new party chairman during the Califorrnia Republican Party Convention in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

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Pro-abortion, pro-gay marriage Republican aims to compete in California

David M. Drucker · June 4, 2015 4:01 am

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio stands with his wife, Jeanette Rubio, after announcing his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination.Â (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Major GOP donor to hold Rubio fundraiser

David M. Drucker · June 1, 2015 5:58 pm

Former two-term Gov. Jeb Bush, and incumbent first-term Sen. Marco Rubio are dominating the emerging battle for Florida. In the process, they appear to be crowding other candidates out of the primary. (AP Photo)

Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio’s coming Florida showdown

David M. Drucker · May 31, 2015 4:01 am

Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks at the Republican National Committee spring meeting Friday, May 15, 2015, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

How Mike Huckabee would kill the IRS

David M. Drucker · May 28, 2015 5:24 pm

"I'm a constitutionalist. And under the Constitution, from the beginning of this country, marriage has been a question for the states," said Cruz. (AP File Photo)

GOP presidential candidates retreating on gay marriage

David M. Drucker · May 28, 2015 4:01 am

"The law expires at midnight Sunday next week and I doubt if there are many of us who are comfortable with that," said Sen. McConnell. (AP)

Presidential politics hinders McConnell on NSA

David M. Drucker · May 27, 2015 9:00 am