Ben Carson west point

More Ben Carson scandals are coming to light as his popularity surges. The famed neurosurgeon and author has surpassed GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump - both in South Carolina and nationally - according to some new polls.

With this kind of popularity, it's no surprise that smear campaigns have surfaced.

Here the arguments swirling around three of the biggest controversies currently plaguing the doctor - then you can decide whom to believe...