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2016 U S ELECTION

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 25, 2015
Speculation mounts on possible Biden run, Obama endorsement
President Barack Obama may issue an endorsement in the Democratic primary, his press secretary said Monday, as Vice President Joe Biden considers whether to challenge former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 24, 2015
At Koch group summit, a restrained enthusiasm for Trump
While thousands streamed into a football stadium Friday evening in Mobile, Alabama to see Donald Trump, a much smaller crowd of committed conservatives unwound at a bar and mused over the good, the bad and the unknown of the unlikely Republican presidential front-runner.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 21, 2015
Faux U.S. candidate Deez Nuts polls 9% in Clinton-Trump matchup
A fake U.S. presidential candidate named Deez Nuts, reported to be the creation of an Iowa teenager, has stirred a social media frenzy by polling nearly 10 percent of registered North Carolina voters in a hypothetical matchup against former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Donald Trump.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 21, 2015
Trump's 'traitor' remark condemned by accused deserter Bergdahl's lawyer
The lawyer for U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the former Taliban prisoner in Afghanistan charged with desertion, on Thursday chastised U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for calling his client a "traitor."
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 18, 2015
Fist-bumping Trump arrives in limo for NYC jury duty
Billionaire Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reported for jury duty in New York on Monday in a black limo, signing autographs and giving a fist-bump to a supporter as he took a break from the campaign trail.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 13, 2015
Contrary to Trump's assumptions, data show China doesn't 'continuously' devalue yuan
Bashing China is a time-honored tradition among U.S. candidates for higher public office, and no one has done that with more zest in this election cycle than billionaire Donald Trump.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 12, 2015
Constant critic Trump dumps wrath on China yuan devaluation, says it will devastate U.S.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday said China's devaluation of the yuan would be "devastating" for the United States.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 11, 2015
Republicans still back Trump after debate; rivals lag far behind: poll
There is no sign that Donald Trump's raucous first presidential debate is hurting his support among party voters, with the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll showing he still has a big lead over his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination.
EDITORIALS
Aug 10, 2015
Politics or entertainment?
The first Republican Party presidential debate — a televised rock 'em sock 'em event that attracted 24 million viewers — said a great deal about politics in the United States.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 10, 2015
Rubio defends stance against abortion under all circumstances, called 'out of step'
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio on Sunday defended his stance against abortion without exceptions for rape or when a mother's life was in danger that he was asked about during a debate among Republican presidential candidates on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 9, 2015
Republicans pile on Trump following controversial debate comments
Rival Republican presidential candidates piled on Donald Trump Saturday for his caustic remarks about a female debate moderator, and the billionaire celebrity candidate backpedaled in an effort to keep his campaign from unraveling.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 8, 2015
After Trump and Bush's stumbles, will GOP's only female candidate ride to the rescue?
Donald Trump's caustic confrontation with Fox News Channel presenter Megyn Kelly at Thursday's Republican presidential debate couldn't have come at a less opportune time for a party trying to increase its appeal to women voters.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 8, 2015
Trump main attraction as Republican debate smashes U.S. television record
The Republican candidates' debate on Fox News Channel attracted 24 million viewers, more than double the prior record for a presidential primary forum, with social media data suggesting combative billionaire Donald Trump was the main attraction.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 3, 2015
'Not a debater' Trump plans to play nice in first GOP candidate faceoff
Donald Trump, the man to beat in this week's first televised Republican presidential debate, said on Sunday he does not plan to attack his rivals and downplayed expectations for his performance, saying "I'm not a debater."
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 1, 2015
Trump sought to import foreign workers
Donald Trump is staking his run for U.S. president in part on a vow to protect American jobs. But this month, one of his companies, the elite Mar-a-Lago Club resort in Florida, applied to import 70 foreign workers to serve as cooks, wait staff and cleaners.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 30, 2015
Abortion gripe spurs Senate Republicans to try to divert Planned Parenthood funds
Senate Republicans seeking to cut all funding to reproductive health group Planned Parenthood over the alleged sale of aborted fetal tissue offered on Wednesday to divert the money to other providers of women's health.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 27, 2015
Trump says he leads 'movement' as he edges Bush to lead Republican field in CNN poll
Real estate magnate Donald Trump moved to the top of the 2016 Republican presidential field in a CNN poll released on Sunday, edging out rival Jeb Bush and gaining support from Republicans in the last month despite a series of controversial statements.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 24, 2015
Suits against 'Trump University' success seminars paint harsh reality of financial deceit
In 2009, California businessman Art Cohen received a letter from Donald Trump with a "special invitation" and two VIP tickets for a Trump University seminar promising to help make Cohen rich.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 21, 2015
'Not a hero' McCain returns fire, tells Trump to apologize to U.S. military families
Sen. John McCain urged Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday to apologize to U.S. military families for saying prisoners of war are not heroes, in his first direct response to Trump's remarks.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 20, 2015
Republican rivals: Unapologetic Trump's denial of McCain's war hero status disqualifies him
Presidential candidate Donald Trump refused on Sunday to apologize for his remarks about the war record of U.S. Sen. John McCain despite a growing firestorm among fellow Republicans, and said he had no plans to drop out of the race.

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