Republican Presidential Elections

Donald Trump Insists He's Going To Win US Election

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 28, 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump batted away a legion of polls pointing to impending electoral doom Thursday, insisting he will win the White House in 12 days' time.

Decent Men Do Not Demean Women: Michelle Obama

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 21, 2016

US First Lady Michelle Obama has taken a dig at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying decent men do not "demean" women as she appealed to the Americans not to tolerate such kind of behaviour from any man.

India, US Would Be 'Best Friends' If Elected As President: Donald Trump

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 16, 2016

Terming India a "key strategic ally", Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has promised that if voted to power India and the US would become "best friends" and have a "phenomenal future" together.

Donald Trump Acknowledges Tough Fight In Usually Republican Utah

World News | Reuters | Friday August 12, 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump acknowledged on Thursday that his campaign was struggling in Utah, a usually rock-solid Republican state, on a day in which he briefly set aside his self-confidence for a rare display of doubt.

Hillary Clinton 'Unfit' For President's Job, Her Mind 'Short Circuits': Donald Trump

World News | Agencies | Sunday August 7, 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump slammed Hillary Clinton as mentally unstable at a Saturday campaign rally, seizing on her admission that she "short-circuited" in comments about her private email use at the State Department.

Need An 'Attack Dog' As Running Mate, Says Donald Trump

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 13, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he wants "an attack dog" as a running mate, days ahead of announcing his vice presidential pick which has now come down to a few.

Donald Trump Calls For Surveillance Of Mosques Despite Criticism Of Rhetoric

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 16, 2016

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Wednesday called for surveillance of mosques as part of US law enforcement efforts to prevent terrorism, and stood by his remarks on banning Muslim immigrants that others in his party have criticized.

Combative Donald Trump Says He Raised $5.6 Million For Vets, Bashes Media

World News | Reuters | Wednesday June 22, 2016

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday detailed $5.6 million in contributions he raised for military veterans, and attacked the media for questioning him about what happened to the money.

Donald Trump, Paul Ryan To Meet In Hopes Of Easing Republican Discord

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 12, 2016

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrived in Washington for an unusual tete-a-tete on Thursday with Paul Ryan, the country's top elected Republican, to see if they can begin healing fissures in the party created by Trump's insurgent candidacy.

Treading Cautiously, US House's Paul Ryan To Meet Donald Trump

World News | Reuters | Saturday May 7, 2016

Paul Ryan and Donald Trump, the top Republicans in the United States, plan to meet next week to try to unite their party, with both men focused on the November 8 presidential election, but the Wisconsin congressman also perhaps looking further ahead.

Anti-Donald Trump Protesters Shut Down Road To Arizona Campaign Rally: Reports

World News | Reuters | Sunday March 20, 2016

Demonstrators protesting US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump have shut down a highway leading to a campaign rally for the candidate near Phoenix, Arizona, Fox News reported Saturday.

Donald Trump Vows To Sue Ted Cruz Over Birthplace If 'False Ads' Stay Up

World News | Reuters | Tuesday February 16, 2016

US Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump blasted close rival Ted Cruz on Monday, threatening to file a lawsuit challenging his eligibility for the White House if the Texas senator does not take down his "false ads."

Honouring Holocaust Heroes, Barack Obama Warns Against Rise Of Intolerance

World News | Reuters | Thursday January 28, 2016

President Barack Obama warned on Wednesday against the rise of religious intolerance in veiled criticism of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during an event to honor men and women who helped save Jews from peril in the Holocaust.

Republican Candidate Ted Cruz Tells Immigrant Violating Laws Has 'Consequences'

World News | Reuters | Friday January 8, 2016

Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz told a young undocumented immigrant in Iowa that there are "consequences" for violating laws and that the US immigration system creates "human tragedies."

Donald Trump's Doctor Cites Candidate's 'Excellent' Health

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 15, 2015

Leading Republican presidential aspirant Donald Trump is in "excellent" health and would undoubtedly be "the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency" if he wins in 2016, his personal physician said today.