Ben Carson surges past Jeb Bush to No. 2 spot as Republicans embrace outsiders

Posted on Aug 28, 2015 in Ben Carson, GOP, U.S. Politics

Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson has surged to the No. 2 spot in the GOP field, overtaking former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and, combined with front-running businessman Donald Trump, gives outsiders a firm grip atop the Republican presidential race.