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S.C. primary news: May 12, 2015

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S.C. PRIMARY NEWS FOR MAY 12, 2015

N.H. poll shows muddled GOP field. A new poll from New Hampshire shows a muddled field of GOP presidential candidates with Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker at top with 12 percent each, followed by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Sen. Mario Rubio with 11 points each. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham: 1 percent. Source: Politico

Republicans scramble to stand out in early S.C. primary jockeying.  Republicans already campaigning in early primary states are trading barbs on standard conservative issues, especially trying to diminish the Democratic president.  Source: New York Times/AP

GOP gathers in Greenville for biggest 2016 event yet.  Source: Post and Courier

Republican contenders audition for S.C. conservatives. Source: The State
Conservatives at Freedom Summit debate on who to back. Source: Greenville News
GOP hopefuls stop at Freedom Summit. Source: Greenville News
Waiting for Jeb to jump into race. Source: Politico
South Carolina plays host to 2016 field. Source: Wall Street Journal
Bush praises virtue of “Christian conscience in action” in Liberty speech. Source: Wall Street Journal
GOP hopefuls talk tough on national security. Source: Wall Street Journal

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