The sixth and final Republican debate prior to the February Iowa caucuses was a showcase for new and old claims of the candidates. Among these, Trump managed to make Ted Cruz’ birth in Alberta, Canada, a point of academic contention throughout the country, reports USA Today. Interestingly, Marco Rubio is now fighting a lawsuit claiming he has a ‘birther’ problem too, according to Breitbart.

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