they're bringing crime, they're rapists. they're not sending their best. >> reporter: that was just the beginning. >> i like people that weren't captured. >> total and complete shutdown of muslims entering the united states. she was favored to win. she [ bleep ] lost. >> reporter: fiery remarks that would have sunk most candidates but trump is still surging. >> nice to meet you, too. >> reporter: the one-time favorite for the nomination, jeb bush, struggling in the billionaire's shadow. >> donald trump is a jerk. >> reporter: it's proven to be the year of the outside. candidates like ben carson and bernie sanders, a self-described socialist, firing up voters who are fed up with washington. >> bernie! bernie! can they turn that passion on the trail into actual votes? >> thank you, all, so much. >> reporter: meanwhile, the democratic front runner is entering the new year solidly on top. hillary clinton, so far, weathering the controversial over her e-mails. >> did you wipe your server?...