Political divide: 'Don't negotiate with terrorists' vs. 'Leave no man behind'
May 31st, 2014
08:56 PM ET
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Political divide: 'Don't negotiate with terrorists' vs. 'Leave no man behind'

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(CNN) - Amid the jubilation over the return of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, some top Republicans are questioning the tactics used to get him home.

While happy that America's only soldier taken prisoner during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq is being repatriated, they stressed that the United States does not negotiate with terrorists. They warned that swapping American soldiers for Taliban militants sets a dangerous precedent.

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State GOP rallies behind candidate as it tries to unseat Landrieu
May 31st, 2014
05:38 PM ET
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State GOP rallies behind candidate as it tries to unseat Landrieu

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(CNN) - As the Senate race in Louisiana draws closer, the state's GOP is trying to unite around one candidate: U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy.

Cassidy, a doctor, is one of three Republican challengers trying to unseat three-term Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu.

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Ted Cruz wins presidential straw poll at Republican Leadership Conference
May 31st, 2014
03:43 PM ET
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Ted Cruz wins presidential straw poll at Republican Leadership Conference

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(CNN) – Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has won another straw poll, boosting his national profile and elevating his name among potential 2016 presidential contenders.

The firebrand freshman senator and tea party favorite was among a handful of 2016 hopefuls speaking at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans this week.

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