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Carson Rips Trump for "Pathological Temper" Attack

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Greenville, SC – History was made at Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC Friday.

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott held a Town Hall featuring Presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson.
 
An event like this one, featuring two African Americans, wouldn't have happened when Carson was a child. The school was steeped in racist policies that were struck down in the 70s when it began accepting black students.
 
Greenville resident Patricia Campbell used to listen to Bob Jones preach as a little girl.
 
"It wasn't right," said Campbell – alluding to parts of the program and school policies. But seeing Scott and Carson on stage together warmed her heart.
 
"Wow! Wonderful! That's what Jesus would want," she said.
 
Carson Responds to Trump
 
Before Tim's Town Hall began, the two men, joined by South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy, held a press conference with the media.
 
Without being asked, Carson immediately addressed Donald Trump's comments on Thursday in which he ripped Carson saying he had a "pathological temper" that can't be cured.
 
"What are you gonna say about Donald Trump and his attacks," said Carson. "Here's what I'd say, now that he's completed his gratuitous attack… The reason I'm in this race is because there are some real profound issues that affect the trajectory of our country right now."
 
Later during the press conference, Carson added "no matter how insulting and negative other candidates get in this campaign," he's not going to join in.
 
"I'm hopeful maybe his advisers will help him to understand the word
'pathological' and recognize that that does not denote incurable. It's not the same. It simply is an adjective that describes something that is highly abnormal – and something that, fortunately, I have been able to be delivered from for half a century."
 
Town Hall Begins
 
Carson spent a little more than an hour answering questions during the Town Hall.
 
More than 4,000 people clapped, cheered and waved their arms in encouragement for the presidential candidate who spoke on everything from balancing the budget and foreign policy to health care and his faith.
 
"I believe in a loving God who is compassionate," said Carson to thunderous applause.
 
"That's the biggie. That's the foundation right there," Campbell said with excitement. "It just makes it all right."
 
Campbell, a huge Carson supporter, said he stands out from the other candidates because "you can hear the sincerity and the belief in what he says. You can tell if somebody has Jesus in their heart and somebody who is just talking."
 
Bob Jones University is a pretty popular spot these days. Presidential candidate Ted Cruz is holding a religious freedom rally at the school on Saturday.

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