Trump effect forces GOP rivals to raise game — or lose

By Byron York

Published September 14, 2015 9:03pm ET

Trump effect forces GOP rivals to raise game — or lose — The Texas senator has been on a slow rise in the polls ever since the first debate, moving from sixth place in the RealClearPolitics average of national polls on the eve of the debate to fourth position today.Â (AP Photo/John Minchillo) | John Minchillo

Ted Cruz doesn’t hesitate to express his gratitude to Donald Trump for bringing 24 million-plus viewers to the first Republican presidential debate last month.

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