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Most of the biggest names in Republican presidential politics are skipping CPAC this year – an event that usually serves as an early proving ground for candidates trying to fire up the party’s activist base.
One longtime Republican with eyes on the White House – Sen. Ted Cruz – is making the most of it, soaking up the available limelight. President Trump wasn’t expected to attend, with plans to fly to Mar-a-Lago for the weekend after speaking at the Saudi-backed Future Investment Initiative summit in Miami.Two leading contenders to succeed him, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have their hands full, as does Trump, with the war in Iran, even as the presidentHe had been in Austin and Dallas earlier in the week headline big-dollar fundraisers for the Republican National Committee, but came back to DC.VP Vance claims Rep. Ilhan Omar 'definitely committed immigration fraud' by allegedly marrying brother Republican House members had heard about it, but a fraction made the trip. Many were stuck in Washington while the House and Senate slogged through votes toHe has been a favorite among CPAC attendees in the past, and has been adept at cultivating activist enthusiasm.The group’s annual “straw poll” gives an indication of which candidate is exciting the base, and will be announced Saturday.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is locked in a nasty Senate primary runoff fight against Sen. John Cornyn , was honored at the group’s Ronald Reagan dinner Friday night.Cornyn, perhaps reading the room, didn’t go. “I have a day job here in the Senate,” he explained beforehand. Trump did not endorse either man in the runoff before a deadline for candidates to get off the ballot. No members of the Trump family were scheduled to attend, although they have been stars of CPAC in the past.Body found during search for flight attendant who vanished abroad: officials VP Vance claims Rep. Ilhan Omar 'definitely committed immigration fraud' by allegedly marrying brotherStar snaps of the week: Olivia Munn, Winnie Harlow, Jessica Simpson, Kevin Hart and more ‘Love Story’ Ending Explained: Were JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette Planning Their Divorce When Their Plane Crashed? “I’m So Sorry, Mommy”: Savannah Guthrie’s Teary ‘Today’ Apology To Her Missing Mother Will Break Your Heart Howie Mandel Sparks Tense Moment On ‘Live’ After Finding Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ Compliment Backhanded: “Like Saying, ‘You’re Smart For A Stupid Person’” Starbucks’ Hannah Montana Drink Flavor Fail Sends Fans Into Furious Frenzy: “Did We FORGET In The Show She HATES Raspberry”Stream It Or Skip It: 'Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole' On Netflix, Where A Troubled Detective Tracks Down A Serial Killer Who Is Terrorizing Oslo
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