Candidates with the muscle could alter GOP convention rules
By ALAN FRAM Forty-two rules govern the Republican Party and how it picks a presidential candidate. Yet with the nomination potentially up for grabs at July’s GOP convention, one reality…
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GOPers say they’ll back nominee but avoid Trump
By DAVID A. LIEB When Donald Trump came to St. Louis last month for a raucous rally with thousands, Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt was more than 130 miles away, announcing…
Cruz win in Wisconsin leaves Trump damaged front-runner
Republican Donald Trump emerged from Wisconsin as a damaged front-runner following a crushing loss to rival Ted Cruz, deepening questions about the billionaire businessman’s presidential qualifications and pushing the GOP…
Mormon leader urges tolerance no matter political views
By BRADY McCOMBS Mormon leaders called on members to practice tolerance despite political differences, providing the faith’s U.S. members guidance at a church conference Saturday amid a presidential campaign marked…
Trump stumbling in Wisconsin as forces coalesce against him
By SCOTT BAUER and JULIE PACE Next Tuesday’s Wisconsin presidential primary is emerging as a crucial lifeline for Republicans desperate to stop Donald Trump’s march to their party’s nomination. One…
Charge against Trump campaign manager eclipses Wis. Race
The 2016 presidential race may have descended on Wisconsin — but most of the campaign buzz surrounds an incident that happened nearly a month ago in Florida. Police there charged…
Trump manager Corey Lewandowski charged With Battery
By SCOTT BAUER Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz won the endorsement of Wisconsin governor — and former GOP rival — Scott Walker Tuesday as all five candidates converged on his…
Clinton attacks Trump’s qualifications in AIPAC address
By LISA LERER Hillary Clinton previewed an early line of Democratic attack against Donald Trump on Monday, casting the GOP front-runner as unqualified to handle heated international conflicts as commander…