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Mitch PerryFebruary 11, 2015

Although Elizabeth Warren has said she does not intend to challenge Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for president, that hasn’t stopped activists from attempting to draft her to run. And those activists say a new poll of likely Democratic Iowa caucus-goers and New Hampshire primary voters shows there is momentum for such a candidacy. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 4, 2015

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is emerging as the Republican front-runner in an early look at possible presidential primaries in the critical swing states of Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania. However, even with Mitt Romney out of the race, Bush’s only clear dominance is in Florida, according to a Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll released today. […]

Ryan RayFebruary 3, 2015

With Mitt Romney out and Hillary Clinton looking like the most prohibitive primary favorite in recent memory, Jeb Bush’s top campaign aide roles have become key elements of the 2016 speculative fray. Former press secretary to Dick Cheney and Republican political consultant Juleanna Glovere reasons that the former Florida governor is likely to pick women to fill top leadership […]

Ryan RayFebruary 3, 2015

With Mitt Romney out and Hillary Clinton looking like the most prohibitive primary favorite in recent memory, Jeb Bush’s top campaign aide roles have become key elements of the 2016 speculative fray. Former press secretary to Dick Cheney and Republican political consultant Juleanna Glovere reasons that the former Florida governor is likely to pick women to fill top leadership […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 3, 2015

A first look at three critical swing states — Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania — for the 2016 presidential election is good news for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who tops possible Republican contenders in every match up, except Florida, where she ties former Gov. Jeb Bush, and Ohio, where she ties Gov. John Kasich, […]

Adam WeinsteinJanuary 29, 2015

The insane fantasy draft league that is the Republicans’ 2016 presidential field may be just a little less insane this election cycle. As a political observer who leans left, I may not have a high opinion of the politics and personalities of Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Chris Christie, and Mitt Romney, but they’re not nuts, […]

Ryan RayJanuary 28, 2015

Jeb Bush’s 2016 presidential exploratory efforts have been long on the money, but short on the pyrotechnics. Peter Hamby writes that this is no accident; this is the way Jeb prefers it. After taking the political world by surprise in early January with the formation of a shiny new political committee, Bush has largely receded […]

Jac VerSteegJanuary 26, 2015

If he throws his hat into the presidential ring, Marco Rubio will run as a staunchly conservative Republican. But one of Rubio’s great advantages is something he has in common with Democrats Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. That’s the Bill Clinton of 1992 and the Barack Obama of 2008. It’s a simple as this: Marco […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 19, 2015

There may be a feast of potential candidates for the presidency in 2016. However, according to a new poll by CBS News, Americans would like to see a number of prospective candidates enter the race, but not quite all of them. The Republican field is unusually broad, and apparently growing. Mitt Romney, the 2012 GOP nominee, suggested […]

Bob SparksJanuary 18, 2015

Political junkies, reporters and columnists should thank Jeb Bush. His sooner-than-expected semi-announcement of a run for president accelerated the run for the White House. While a few potential opponents likely spit out their morning coffee upon learning of Bush’s move, newshounds and consultants were overjoyed. Instead of endless January speculation stories, some substance and actual […]

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