Ben Carson, the retired neurosurgeon from Maryland, has had a good August in Iowa. In the last three polls of likely Republican caucusgoers, Carson has come in second to Donald Trump, with both candidates overtaking one-time leader Scott Walker. In the latest poll, Carson and Trump are actually tied for first place in Iowa.
Trump’s rise nationally, his celebrity, and his near-constant presence on cable news all explain why the New York real-estate magnate is doing so well. What explains Carson’s success? In a word, advertising.
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