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GOP 2016 Hopefuls Head To New Hampshire

GOP 2016 Hopefuls Head To New Hampshire
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Several Republican presidential hopefuls are flocking to New Hampshire today for the "First in the Nation" Republican Leadership Summit.

Sens. Ted Cruz (Texas), Marco Rubio (Fla.) and Rand Paul (Ky.), who have all officially declared themselves candidates for the GOP nomination for president, will be present at the event. Other Republicans who have not yet declared White House runs but are considered contenders for the race are also attending the event, including New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

Watch a video from the event above.

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