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Detroit Native Ben Carson says he’s running for President

May 4, 2015 | 7:01 AM

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He’s set to make the official announcement here in Detroit today, but Dr. Ben Carson went public with the news early. “I’m willing to be part of the equation and, therefore, I’m announcing my candidacy for president of the United States of America,” Carson told WPEC-TV in West Palm Beach, Florida. The 63 year old Detroit native and retired neurosurgeon enters a quickly growing GOP field.

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