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Ben Carson: Guns Would Have Helped Jews During Holocaust

Presidential candidate makes another controversial remark

(Newser) - During a CNN interview Thursday that was largely spent defending his controversial comments after the Oregon campus shootings , Ben Carson made another controversial statement, this time about the Holocaust. "I think the likelihood of Hitler being able to accomplish his goals would have been greatly diminished if the people...

Uh Oh, Donald: Carson&#39;s Star Is Rising
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Uh Oh, Donald: Carson's Star Is Rising

Neurosurgeon's support is almost even with Trump's

(Newser) - The rival Donald Trump might not want to prematurely brand as a loser is Ben Carson, currently breathing down the Donald's neck in the latest Wall Street Journal /NBC News poll that puts them at 21% and 20%, respectively. Carly Fiorina is seeing a dizzying surge at 11%, where...

Ben Carson: 'PC Culture' Behind Muslim Controversy

It's a distracting, 'theoretical' issue, he complains

(Newser) - Ben Carson today blamed "PC culture" for the political fallout over his statement against electing a Muslim president. Carson told reporters in Ohio that his view is that anyone wanting to be president must embrace the Constitution and American principles. He added that he would oppose a Christian for...

Muslims Demand That Ben Carson Quit the Race

Critics stunned by his comment against Muslim presidents

(Newser) - Ben Carson's camp is playing defense today after his remark that a Muslim shouldn't be US president sparked some criticism, NBC News reports. "He did not say that a Muslim should be prevented from running, or barred from running in any way," says campaign spokesman Doug...

Ben Carson: Muslim Shouldn't Be President

Tells 'Meet the Press' that Islam isn't consistent with Constitution

(Newser) - Ben Carson is making headlines this morning for an appearance on Meet the Press in which he said a Muslim shouldn't be president of the US. "I would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation," he told Chuck Todd of NBC . "...

11 Candidates, 11 Lines: Debate's Standout Remarks

Including one about turning the TV off

(Newser) - Eleven candidates and three hours of debate: Which lines made an impression? A standout statement from each of tonight's GOP hopefuls, via CNN , the New York Times , and the Washington Post :
  • Donald Trump: "I would get along with [Assad]. I would get along with a lot of the
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Ben Carson Defends His Research on Fetal Tissue

Blogger calls him out after his criticism of Planned Parenthood

(Newser) - Ben Carson finds himself on the defensive today over the issue of fetal tissue research and his own work in the field. The neurosurgeon and GOP candidate has been among those calling for the defunding of Planned Parenthood after videos surfaced of an executive there talking about how to provide...

Republicans Wrap Up Fiery First Debate

Donald Trump was a central figure, as expected

(Newser) - The GOP debate on Fox News tonight proved to be Trump-centric as he and his nine rivals—Jeb Bush, Scott Walker, Mike Huckabee, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Chris Christie, and John Kasich—tried to emerge from the pack. (As Carly Fiorina did in the early debate....

Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina Join GOP Race for President

Neurosurgeon, former tech exec both underscore status as outsiders

(Newser) - The three senators officially seeking the GOP nomination have been joined by two candidates with more experience in brain surgery and business than politics. "I'm willing to be part of the equation and therefore, I'm announcing my candidacy for president of the United States of America,"...

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