S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
Chris Christie blasts GOP’s ‘hypocritical’ scheme to block Donald Trump
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called out GOP officials for being "hypocritical" in attempting to deny the party's presidential nomination to front-runner Donald Trump after forcing candidates to sign a loyalty pledge to support the eventual nominee. Published March 15, 2016
Donald Trump blames Bernie Sanders for violence at campaign ‘lovefests’
The White House blasted Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday for "inflaming tensions" among Americans, in the wake of fistfights and other violence at Trump campaign rallies. Published March 14, 2016
Donald Trump extols his rallies as ‘lovefests’
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Monday that his campaign rallies are "lovefests," pushing back against critics who blame his heated rhetoric for inflaming clashes between his supporters and protesters. Published March 14, 2016
Trump cancels Sarah Palin visit in Fla.; Former Alaska governor’s husband hurt in snowmobile crash
Donald Trump's presidential campaign abruptly canceled an event where Sarah Palin was scheduled to stump at the Villages in Florida, citing a family emergency for the former Alaska governor and 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee. Published March 14, 2016
Donald Trump defends nixing Chicago rally amid protests, calls it leadership
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Saturday defended the decision to cancel a rally a day earlier in Chicago after protesters clashed with supporters, calling it an act of leadership. Published March 12, 2016
Donald Trump adopts softer debate tone ahead of Florida, Ohio primaries
A new Donald Trump took the stage Thursday at the Republican presidential debate, delving into policy, avoiding personal insults and refusing to take the bait when prodded by his rivals. Published March 10, 2016
Ben Carson to endorse Donald Trump on Friday at Mar-a-Lago
Former GOP candidate Ben Carson will endorse Donald Trump on Friday at an event in Florida, one day after the neurosurgeon met with the real-estate tycoon in person. Published March 10, 2016
Hillary Clinton says Democratic Senate takeover would foster bipartisan progress
Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton on Wednesday pledged to restore bipartisanship to Washington when she's president and her party retakes control of the U.S. Senate. Published March 9, 2016
Hillary Clinton blames ‘dishonest’ label on lack of ‘natural’ political skills
Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton on Wednesday blamed her lack of "natural" political skills for leaving people with a bad impression that she is untrustworthy and dishonest. Published March 9, 2016
Bernie Sanders says Hillary Clinton turned back on illegal immigrants
Sen. Bernard Sanders hit front-runner Hillary Clinton with allegations Wednesday that she turned her back on illegal immigration children, as the Democratic presidential candidates traded jabs on immigration issues. Published March 9, 2016
Donald Trump calls for Republican unity, but party warms to Ted Cruz
Donald Trump on Wednesday urged his rivals to halt their attacks and rally to his side with the "millions" of new voters he has delivered to the Republican Party as Sen. Ted Cruz signaled he is open to a one-on-one contested convention to pick the party's presidential nominee. Published March 9, 2016
Baltimore City School police officer’s attack on teen raises questions about cops on campus
The five-second cellphone video does not show what initiated the school police officer's violent attack on a teenage student at a Baltimore school, only the armed officer powerfully slapping the young man three times about the head and then kicking him. Published March 8, 2016
Donald Trump warns: GOP needs him to save party, win White House
Hammered by attack ads from super PACs trying to knock him out of the race, GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump warned Tuesday that without him the Republican Party risks losing the the general election. Published March 8, 2016
Donald Trump foes spend big to dent campaign despite lack of endgame
Super PACs have poured money into TV, radio and direct mail ads attacking Donald Trump, and early indications are that it has at least dented the front-runner, but GOP strategists close to the effort conceded that the anti-Trump campaign doesn't have an endgame. Published March 7, 2016
Donald Trump stiffed casino builders while spending $1 million per week on personal expenses
Marty Rosenberg has sat across the negotiating table from Donald Trump, and he says it cost his business nearly a half-million dollars when the man who currently reigns as the Republican presidential front-runner didn't live up to his end of the deal. Published March 7, 2016
Marco Rubio wins Puerto Rico primary
Sen. Marco Rubio won the Republican presidential primary in Puerto Rico Sunday, according to projections by news organizations. Published March 6, 2016
Nancy Reagan, former first lady, dead at 94
Some of the most vivid memories of Nancy Reagan reflect her enduring love of husband Ronald Reagan, whether gazing adoringly upon him at his inauguration as president, flashing a reassuring smile as the pair peered out of a hospital window after the assassination attempt or years later tenderly kissing his flag-draped casket. Published March 6, 2016
Donald Trump warns third-party scheme is ‘playing with fire’
Donald Trump warned GOP leaders Sunday against mounting a third-party challenge against him. Published March 6, 2016
Mitt Romney won’t rule out accepting GOP nomination at contested convention
Mitt Romney refused Sunday to rule out becoming the nominee again this year at a brokered convention, though he insisted he couldn't imagine that happening. Published March 6, 2016
Rush Limbaugh: ‘Bigger upside than downside’ if Donald Trump wins GOP presidential nomination
Rush Limbaugh bucked the GOP establishment Sunday and declared there is "a much bigger upside than downside" to Donald Trump winning the Republican presidential nomination. Published March 6, 2016
