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With 98 days left until the Iowa caucus, the GOP nomination fight is dominated by political newcomers Donald Trump and Ben Carson. In Iowa, Carson has moved up to tie Trump. CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto reveals the latest poll numbers

With 98 days left until the Iowa caucus, the Republican nomination fight is dominated by political newcomers Donald Trump and Ben Carson. In Iowa, Carson has moved up to tie Trump. CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto reveals the latest poll numbers.

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GOP Frontrunner Donald Trump speaks to John Dickerson on Face the Nation about Iowa poll numbers, GOP competitors, and Congress’ upcoming debt ceiling vote

GOP Frontrunner Donald Trump speaks to John Dickerson on Face the Nation about Iowa poll numbers, GOP competitors, and Congress’ upcoming debt ceiling vote. The business mogul says his comments about Dr. Ben Carson’s religion were not meant to be an insult, but hits Gov. Jeb Bush hard with criticism about his recent campaign budget slash.

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In an early October interview with CBS News' Major Garrett, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush said that while his brother, former President George W. Bush, has been helpful in providing advice, he doesn't need him to "rescue" his 2016 campaign

In an early October interview with CBS News' Major Garrett, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush said that while his brother, former President George W. Bush, has been helpful in providing advice, he doesn't need him to "rescue" his 2016 campaign.

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Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the state of the 2016 race

Vice President Joe Biden appears to be distancing himself from presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and highlighting his closeness to President Obama, still leaving many to wonder whether he is posturing for a presidential campaign. Also, Rep. Paul Ryan has signaled his willingness to run for House speaker. Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the state of the 2016 race.

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GOP leaders have urged Ryan to run, and his decision comes nearly a month after Speaker John Boehner said he's resigning

The Republican deadlock over the next speaker of the House could be about to break, as Ways and Means Committee chairman Paul Ryan now says he is willing to do the job -- his way. GOP leaders have urged Ryan to run, and his decision comes nearly a month after Speaker John Boehner said he's resigning. Nancy Cordes reports on what Ryan is demanding from his colleagues.

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Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-South Carolina, says that his Republican colleagues not on the Benghazi committee should “shut up talking about things you don’t know about.” Rep. Gowdy says the committee has found new information pertinent to their investigation

Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-South Carolina, says that his Republican colleagues not on the Benghazi committee should “shut up talking about things you don’t know about.” Rep. Gowdy says the committee has found new information pertinent to their investigation.

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