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Marco Rubio is in third place, with a group of mainstream Republicans trying to overtake him

A weekend poll gives Donald Trump a five-point lead over Ted Cruz. This poll has predicted eight of the last nine Iowa caucus winners, and if it’s right, the Republican Party establishment will be the big loser in the first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses Monday night. Marco Rubio is in third place, with a group of mainstream Republicans trying to overtake him. Dean Reynolds reports from Des Moines.

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GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio notes, “Ted helped design George W. Bush's immigration platform.” Sen. Rubio also suggests Cruz has flip-flopped on immigration policy.

GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio says Ted Cruz’s attempt to portray himself as the only conservative in the race is a lie. On immigration, the Florida senator notes, “Ted helped design George W. Bush's immigration platform.” Sen. Rubio suggests Cruz has flip-flopped on immigration policy. “He used to support doubling the number of green cards,” he adds. “Now, he's against it.”

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GOP candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says last minute attacks from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are a “strange last minute desperation attack.” Rubio notes that Jeb Bush's super PAC has spent close to $30 million attacking his campaign on television

GOP presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says last minute attacks from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are a “strange last minute desperation attack.” Rubio notes that Jeb Bush's super PAC has spent close to $30 million attacking his campaign on television.

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A day before the primary season’s kickoff nominating contest in Iowa, “Face the Nation” brings you the latest on the presidential race, with GOP candidates Donald Trump and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Iowa pollster Ann Selzer, and others

A day before the primary season’s kickoff nominating contest in Iowa, “Face the Nation” brings you the latest on the presidential race, with GOP candidates Donald Trump and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Iowa pollster Ann Selzer, and others.

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A new face is on the political horizon: "Honest Gil" Fulbright, whose ads promise exactly what no politician dares promise: to be loyal to fundraisers and cash-laden lobbyists at the expense of voters

A new face is on the political horizon: "Honest Gil" Fulbright, whose ads promise exactly what no politician dares promise: to be loyal to fundraisers and cash-laden lobbyists at the expense of voters. He's the brainchild of Represent Us, a bipartisan grassroots organization dedicated to attacking the influence of money in politics. Dean Reynolds reports.

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The survey finds Trump is five points ahead of Ted Cruz, who led in the same poll a month ago

Iowa caucuses are one week from Monday, and the latest CBS News Battleground Tracker shows Donald Trump is back in the lead there. The survey finds Trump is five points ahead of Ted Cruz, who led in the same poll a month ago. Our New Hampshire Battleground Tracker finds Trump holds an 18-point lead, with Cruz, Marco Rubio and John Kasich fighting for second place. Major Garrett reports.

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Rubio believes he is the only candidate running for president with the capacity to unite the GOP. The Florida senator notes that he is the only presidential contender on the right discussing student loan debt and vocational training in America

GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio believes he is the only candidate running for president with the capacity to unite the GOP. Sen. Rubio, R-Florida, notes that he is the only presidential contender on the right discussing student loan debt and vocational training in America.

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