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Amid derail-Trump frenzy, Republican resignation grows

by Matea Gold, Philip Rucker and Tom Hamburger The Washington Post March 3, 2016March 11, 2016

Mitt Romney, the party’s 2012 presidential nominee, is expected to deliver a forceful indictment of Trump on Thursday.

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Trump to campaign in Portland on Thursday, 2 days before Maine’s Republican caucuses

March 2, 2016March 11, 2016

The presidential front-runner plans to hold an event at the Westin Harborview, according to his website.

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Republican candidate Ben Carson says he sees no ‘path forward’

by Staff Report March 2, 2016March 11, 2016

The one-time leader in the Republican presidential field says he will not attend Thursday’s debate in Detroit.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump’s primary wins not enough to guarantee Republican convention delegates

by STEPHEN OHLEMACHER and STEVE PEOPLES The Associated Press March 2, 2016March 11, 2016

The billionaire has won only 46 percent of delegates awarded so far, and it takes an outright majority to win the nomination.

Nation & World, Politics

Chris Christie’s shell-shocked look with Trump stirs mockery, befuddlement

by MICHAEL CATALINI The Associated Press March 2, 2016March 11, 2016

The New Jersey governor seems to be shrinking in political stature even if something big – perhaps the No. 2 spot on the ballot with Trump – is his goal.

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Bernie Sanders wows crowd in push to win Maine Democratic caucuses

by Leslie Bridgers March 2, 2016November 29, 2017

His revolutionary message resonates with fans who pack Portland’s State Theatre as he urges a big turnout around the state on Sunday.

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Ted Cruz to appear at Maine rally on Friday

by Gillian Graham March 2, 2016March 11, 2016

The rally at the University of Maine is scheduled a day before the state’s Republican caucus.

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Republican elites harden resolve against Trump as voters flock to him

by Michael C. Bender Bloomberg March 2, 2016March 11, 2016

As Donald Trump gathers commanding victories in more primaries, the urgent calls from establishment Republicans to stop him only grow louder and more apocalyptic.