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Phil AmmannOctober 21, 2015

Now that Vice President Joe Biden has bowed out of the 2016 presidential race, Republicans are lamenting the loss of what could have been a stumbling block for Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton. In a prepared statement released Wednesday, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus said Biden’s decision not to enter the 2016 race is […]

Associated PressOctober 17, 2015

Joe Biden is sending out an unmistakable “forget-me-not” plea for 2016, brushing past signs of a Hillary Rodham Clinton resurgence with fresh and direct suggestions he could be on the verge of entering the presidential race. The vice president’s political team broke its months-long silence on the subject with a letter circulated by one of […]

Bob SparksSeptember 17, 2015

The second GOP debate is history. In a few days, polls will tell us who did well, or not so well, in the minds of voters. The final debate is set for Florida on March 10, just five days before the Florida Primary (although early voting begins March 5). It is impossible to predict how […]

Associated PressSeptember 3, 2015

Presidential candidate Donald Trump ruled out the prospect of a third-party White House bid Thursday and vowed to support the Republican Party’s nominee — whoever it may be. The billionaire businessman announced his decision in a raucous news conference at Trump Tower, the gold-hued skyscraper in midtown Manhattan where he launched his surging and front-running […]

Associated PressSeptember 3, 2015

The Republican hierarchy is challenging each of the party’s presidential candidates to sign a pledge not to undertake a third-party bid — a move aimed squarely at Donald Trump. The Republican National Committee‘s challenge was confirmed by multiple campaigns, and the timing of the pledge suggests an agreement has been reached. Trump, who is leading […]

Marc YachtAugust 9, 2015

The Donald clearly trumped the field of Republican presidential wannabes in Thursday’s Ohio debate. Fox kept the debate within its own cable network denying millions from watching. It could be heard online on Fox radio but proved difficult to follow. Donald Trump separated himself quickly from the pack when he refused to agree to support […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 7, 2015

Jacksonville City Councilwoman Anna Brosche is in her second month on the jobl. However, she has been identified as a rising star by the national GOP. Proof of that: her trip to Cleveland on Thursday for the first Republican presidential debate at the invitation of the Republican National Committee. Despite a busy schedule, Brosche took […]

Phil AmmannJuly 30, 2015

The GOP is positioning itself in the Sunshine State, as the Republican National Committee fills a trio of top Florida positions ahead of 2016. The Tampa Bay Times reports the RNC announced on Thursday Brian Barrett as new state director; Alex Garcia becomes deputy state director and will lead Hispanic initiatives. Ben Shankle will head data direction. “The […]

Phil AmmannJuly 3, 2015

July 4 may mean a day off for most Americans, but not so for National Republicans. In a campaign memo, the Republican National Committee announced it is using the holiday as the “next phase in its ground game strategy” – with a series of events happening at the earliest time in several election cycles. On […]

Peter SchorschJune 19, 2015

For the second time in less than two weeks, Jeb Bush is shuffling the top tier of his 2016 campaign staff, The Wall Street Journal reports. The job of political director, expected to go to Kentucky-based consultant Scott Jennings, will instead be filled by David James, senior adviser to Mitt Romney’s 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns. […]

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RNC responds to Joe Biden announcement

Breaking silence, Joe Biden team leans in on potential 2016 run

Bob Sparks: Will Republican Party of Florida force presidential candidates to attend November summit?

Donald Trump signs pledge to back GOP’s 2016 presidential nominee

GOP works to avoid third-party presidential run

Marc J. Yacht: “The Donald” trumps the Republican Party

Anna Brosche talks Trump, GOP Debate

RNC selects 3 top Florida staff members

GOP using July 4 events as national “day of action” for ground game

Jeb Bush shuffles campaign staff again