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Carson's Ex-Campaign Manager: "Unless Something Cataclysmic Happens, Trump Will Win"

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"Unless something cataclysmic happens, Trump will win" - at least that's what Carson's ex-campaign manager, Barry Bennett, just told CNN...

Carson has indeed hit a low point in his presidential campaign. And Trump's popularity is still rising.

Here's a look at the latest polling numbers and what Bennett had to say specifically about Carson's failing campaign and Trump's ever-increasing support base...

3 of the Biggest Ben Carson Scandals Right Now

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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...

This Ben Carson Politico Story Is One of the Worst Spin Jobs of This Election

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On Friday at 11:29 a.m., Politico published a hit piece about 2016 presidential candidate Ben Carson entitled, "Ben Carson Admits Fabricating West Point Scholarship."

The story alleges Carson's campaign "admitted" to the publication he "fabricated" his scholarship to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, which is detailed in his autobiography, "Gifted Hands." The story also suggests Carson lied about his "acceptance" into West Point.

The Ben Carson Politico story is false. And it's poor journalism.

Just look at the Carson campaign's response in full...

Do You Need Elected Experience to Be President?

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

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Of the 11 Republican contenders taking the stage in the main CNN GOP debate tonight, three have never held elected office.

In fact not one of those three - Donald Trump, Ben Carson, and Carly Fiorina - have any political background whatsoever.

But does it matter?

We've had presidents with no elected experience before.

Here's the list...

CNN Debate Preview: Candidates, Numbers, and Most Talked About News Going In

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

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Millions of Americans will watch the CNN debate on Wednesday, Sept. 16. This marks a second scrap among the GOP's hotly contested field of 2016 presidential candidates. The first GOP debate was held by FOX News on Aug. 6 and drew 24 million viewers - making it the highest-rated primary debate in television history.

Just like in that instance, the CNN debate features both "undercard" and "prime-time" debates.

Here are the candidates, when to watch, and the latest poll numbers and hottest news going into the second GOP debate of 2015...