Ben Carson Scouting Report: A Mix of Charm & ControversyDr. Ben Carson's meteoric rise to the top of the Republican field is built on the back of his biography and relaxed demeanor. But he has a tendenGet more newsLiveonPrintSept. 21, 2015, 3:12 PM UTC / Updated Sept. 21, 2015, 3:12 PM UTCBy Matt RiveraMatt RiveraEditorial Director, Content Strategy, Meet the Press