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Republican presidential candidate, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, called GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday "a serious candidate," but said Mr. Trump's immigration plan should be judged on its merits and there it breaks conservative principles. (The Monitor via Associated Press)

Jeb Bush says new fencing won’t make border more secure

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush visited a city on the U.S.-Mexico border Monday and said new fencing won't make the border more secure, as he blasted GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump's proposed wall and other get-tough policies as "unrealistic."

August 24, 2015
Donald Trump's six-page illegal immigration crackdown plan included calls to build more fencing, require illegal immigrants to go home before being readmitted with legal status and to end the policy granting automatic citizenship to almost everyone born in the U.S., including to illegal immigrant mothers. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump pushes birthright citizenship to forefront of political debate

Birthright citizenship, an issue long kicked about in Republican circles, has leaped to the forefront of the political debate, with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leading the charge and drawing fierce fire from critics who say he and his fellow candidates are messing with a fundamental principle of American history.

August 20, 2015
The struggle for Republican presidential candidate, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to stand out in a crowded GOP field is showing up in the polls in Iowa, whose caucuses he won in 2008 due to the strength of evangelical voters. (Associated Press)

Mike Huckabee struggles to reclaim old niche in GOP presidential field

Mike Huckabee's path through the Republican primaries in 2008 didn't involve a lot of competition for the mantle of champion of the social conservatives, but this time the former Arkansas governor is just one of a number of candidates eager to proclaim pro-life, pro-traditional marriage credentials, making it tougher for him to stand out in a crowded field.

August 13, 2015
Republican presidential candidate, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks at the Iowa State Fair Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Des Moines. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

In Iowa, Mike Huckabee backs federal fuel mandate

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on Thursday defended his support of a federal fuel mandate that has strengthened Iowa's corn market, saying it is the conservative position to stand up for the farmers that have invested in the system.

August 13, 2015
Pollsters say Carly Fiorina got the biggest jump from last week's debates. Every major survey, nationally and in key early states, showed positive movement. (Associated Press)

Carly Fiorina rises up toward Republicans’ glass ceiling after strong debate showing

For years, a question lingering over the Republican Party has been whether it was ready for a woman to lead the ticket in a presidential election. Now some are wondering whether Carly Fiorina could be the one to punch through the glass ceiling -- possibly setting up an all-female race against Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton.

August 12, 2015
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during the first Republican presidential debate at the Quicken Loans Arena Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ** FILE **

Rand Paul warns tea partyers against backing Donald Trump

Sen. Rand Paul questioned Monday how anyone involved with the tea party moving could support Donald Trump, saying the billionaire's track record of supporting Democrats and liberal causes are at odds with the grassroots movement.

August 10, 2015
Ohio Gov. John Kasich received enthusiastic applause at the Republican presidential debate Thursday when he said he would prefer traditional marriage but added that love and compassion compel an open attitude. (Associated Press)

John Kasich reveals change in GOP views of gays

Four years after Republican primary voters showered a video of an openly gay soldier with boos at a presidential debate, Republicans in Ohio applauded when Gov. John Kasich revealed that he had recently attended a same-sex wedding.

August 9, 2015
Republican presidential candidate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during the first Republican presidential debate at the Quicken Loans Arena Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ** FILE **

Gun-rights group to Chris Christie: ‘Hell No’

The largest gun-rights group in Georgia welcomed Chris Christie to the RedState gathering in Atlanta with fliers calling on attendees to say "Hell No" to the New Jersey Republican governor's "Anti-Gun Agenda!"

August 7, 2015
Republican presidential candidate former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks during a forum Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Carly Fiorina, Rick Perry, Bobby Jindal eye spot next prime-time GOP debate

Left out of the main stage for the first debate, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, businesswoman Carly Fiorina, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and the rest of the "kiddie's table" crew are already plotting how to earn airtime even if they can't find a way to qualify for the next debate in September.

August 6, 2015
Jeb Bush told an audience of major donors that the longest-running, unaddressed problem the U.S. faces has been legal "chain" immigration. (Associated Press)

Jeb Bush heavy favorite for GOP presidential nod, Bovada bettors say

Despite Donald Trump's front-runner status in polls, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is still the heavy favorite among bettors to win the Republican presidential nomination, according to the online betting website Bovada, followed by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.

August 6, 2015