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Ben Carson: Other Campaigns Sabotaged Us With ‘Dirty Tricks'

Carson's campaign told MSNBC it had "confirmed reports" of Cruz supporters telling caucus goers that Carson had suspended his campaign.

Ben Carson accused his rivals of spreading rumors that he was dropping out of the presidential race, and singled out Ted Cruz's campaign for trying to thwart his chances in the Iowa caucuses.

Carson's campaign told MSNBC it had "confirmed reports" of Cruz supporters telling caucus goers that Carson had suspended his campaign, leading voters to believe they needed to cast their vote for another candidate.

Carson referred to the rumors as "dirty tricks," noting that this "level of deceit and distrust" is a main reason he entered the race.

Iowa Sen. Steve King, who endorsed Cruz, tweeted that "Carson looks like he is out. Iowans need to know before they vote. Most will go to Cruz, I hope."

According to Carson's campaign, the candidate flew home to Florida for a change of clothing after 18 days on the campaign trail, not because he was throwing in the towel. 

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