Ben Carson surges past Jeb Bush to No. 2 spot as Republicans embrace outsiders
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(Worthy News) – Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson has surged to the No. 2 spot in the GOP field, overtaking former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and, combined with front-running businessman Donald Trump, gives outsiders a firm grip atop the Republican presidential race.
Combined, the two men have 40 percent of the vote in the latest Quinnipiac University Poll. Add in businesswoman Carly Fiorina’s 5 percent, and nearly half of Republicans say their No. 1 choice for president is someone who has never won a public election.
But it’s Mr. Carson’s swelling support that stands out.
“He’s the safe rebel,” said Michael McKenna, a GOP strategist and pollster. [ Source ]
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