With Perry Bowing Out, Republican Candidates Take On South Carolina

Earlier today Rick Perry gracefully bowed out of the presidential race after a lackluster performance in Iowa. Amid that announcement, Perry outdoes himself one further by announcing he is endorsing the 'open marriage' minded Newt Gingrich.

"Today, I am suspending my campaign and endorsing Newt Gingrich for President of the United States", Perry said during a morning press conference.

The final four sparred off in a heated debate in South Carolina where Gingrich came under fire (again).

Meanwhile, former presidential candidate Herman Cain, who 'suspended' his campaign first, announced during the Southern Republican Leadership Conference today at the College of Charleston, SC that he plans to endorse the "We the People" campaign.

Quoting the Preample to the Constitution: We the people of the United States of America, in order to form a more perfect union, Cain said, "The union is in trouble."

View his remarks here, at the 7:15 marker, to learn why he thinks it is..

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In wake of the Zika virus, travel, spring break still O.K.

Representatives from the CDC and the NIH were on hand at the White House during Monday's press briefing to update the public and address concerns over the Zika virus that has caused some babies to be born with deformities. Dr. Anne Schuchat from the Centers for Disease Control and Dr. Tony Fauci from the National Institutes of Health told reporters that a vaccine is in the making. The pair also said they are particulary concerned about women who are pregnant, or plan to get pregnant, who have either traveled to or plan to travel to areas of South America and the Carribean known to have the Zika virus. Despite those bold statements, the doctors said there is no wide-spread concern and that Americans should continue to travel, including during upcoming college spring breaks -- when college students travel to warmer climate destinations to escape winter weather. "Travel to Zika-affected areas is very common among Americans, and we don’t think that needs to stop&quo

President Biden's EV Agenda

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President Biden discusses America's economy during July 4th address to military families.

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