Jeb Bush, Carson, Cruz, and Rubio also appeared at a 2016 Republican presidential forum at BJU. Chip Felkel, a Greenville Republican consultant, noted that some candidates closely identified "with the folks at Bob Jones.
Jeb Bush, Carson, Cruz, and Rubio were present at a 2016 Republican presidential forum hosted by Bob Jones University. Chip Felkel, a Greenville Republican consultant, observed that these candidates had strong connections to Bob Jones University's community.