Feb 17, 2015 – In poll results released over the weekend, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton trounced other potential Democratic presidential … In Iowa, Clinton was the clear favorite for the Democratic nomination, garnering the support of 68 percent of respondents. … Responders from South Carolina support Clinton over Biden for Democratic nominee by 45 percentage points.…

Feb 17, 2015 – More from Real Clear Politics:  With the help of EMILY’s List, Democrats are already laying down markers on GOP candidates. … This week, the group that supports pro-choice female Democratic candidates launched a new campaign that will document each time a Republican … EMILY’s List is targeting Republican presidential candidates’ opposition to Planned Parenthood and/or their efforts to defund it, as…

Feb 17, 2015 – Jeb Bush entered the presidential primary cycle impressively. … Elizabeth Warren insurgency, now is pocketing the Democratic Party’s nomination. … Barack Obama’s presidential run). There is Sen. Marco Rubio.…

Feb 17, 2015 – They argue that there is a 240-electoral-vote "blue wall" of 18 states and D.C. that have gone Democratic in the last six presidential … A Democratic nominee needs only 30 more electoral votes to win the presidency, they note accurately. … To see why, go back and put yourself in the shoes of a Democratic strategist following the 2004 presidential race.…

Feb 13, 2015 – Campaigns & Elections Potential GOP and Democratic presidential candidates continued dropping hints this week that a run is all … The Democrats also announced this week that the Democratic National Convention will be held in Philadelphia. … Anthony List, who explained why supporting life might be a winning strategy for presidential candidates on either side of the aisle…

Feb 12, 2015 – Bobby Jindal's name is not first on most people's list of candidates for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, but maybe … days before President Obama's inauguration, the governor told me Republicans must decide what they are for before picking a presidential … anti-Obama and the party of "no" and start showing people "we can be principled, conservative, not just a cheaper version of the Democratic…

Feb 10, 2015 – the cycle, American Bridge wanted a larger portion of shared fund-raising so it could begin tracking and researching Republican candidates … Bonner was seeking to establish her client as a central financial clearinghouse for other Democratic groups. … Mr. … when the former Secretary of State should make her 2016 announcement, one where almost everyone assumes she’s going to mount a presidential…

Feb 10, 2015 – Democratic strength in governors' mansions and state legislatures is at its lowest level since the 1920s. … In three of the last four presidential elections, both parties have won between 47 and 51 percent of the vote. … And other Democratic policies began splitting the party's coalition.…

Feb 27, 2015 – “Everyone knows that governors are usually better presidential candidates than senators,” Townhall's Katie Pavlich said. … This is why primarygoers may take a hard look at candidates a la Sens. … That [base of support] is not the Democratic coalition; it is Barack Obama’s coalition.…

Feb 26, 2015 – candidates hit the stage to make their case. … "The American Conservative Union has an important role to play as the Republican presidential nominating process begins at CPAC 2015 … "The field is large, interesting, and filled with strong candidates.…

Feb 25, 2015 – Candidates for president need not be Christian, and it is not the business of any presidential hopeful to gauge the religious credentials … Some figures on the left have insisted that Obama is an atheist — but reporters aren't buttonholing Democratic governors to ask whether…

Feb 24, 2015 – he had a meteoric rise in Republican politics, going from the state legislature, county executive, governor, and a potential presidential … As he ended his speech, Walker asked that attendees pray for him and his family and all the potential candidates–Democratic and Republican–because…

Feb 24, 2015 – If mainstream reporters are so interested in such questions, why don't they ever ask Democratic candidates and public officials similarly … Why don't they ask Democratic presidential aspirants whether they believe that transgender "women" should be allowed to use public … Why don't the media ask likely Democratic presidential aspirant Hillary Clinton whether she truly quarterbacked the squelching of husband…

Feb 24, 2015 – Like it or not, the 2016 presidential race is now well under way. … This poses problems both for Hillary Clinton, who looks more and more to be the inevitable Democratic nominee, and for Republican candidates … In 2010 and 2012, they were inclined to support outspoken, even incendiary candidates.…

Feb 22, 2015 – Marco Rubio doesn’t leave his seat open for a White House run, Florida often tilts Democratic in presidential years, and Clinton would … “I don’t think the Senate is a default position,” said Democratic consultant James Carville. … The Democratic Senate Campaign Committee is far from enthusiastic, according to sources close to the committee.…

Feb 20, 2015 – direction from Obama’s policies 24% of Iowa Republicans would vote for Scott Walker, taking the lead over other potential GOP candidates … Ouch.  2016 Wisconsin Governor and potential GOP presidential candidate Scott Walker fired back this week at those who questioned … On the Democratic side, controversy is already stirring after it was revealed that the Clinton Foundation accepts foreign funds.…

Mar 11, 2015 – For those of you who follow politics, you may have seen news reports suggesting that Robert Menendez, a Democratic Senator from New … Now keep this language from the criminal code in mind as we look at some very disappointing behavior by Republican presidential candidates … Witness this weekend’s pander fest known as the Ag Summit, in which the potential 2016 candidates competed to proclaim their devotion…

Mar 11, 2015 – The media have developed a predictable and equally annoying habit every presidential election cycle. … Their 2007 conference attracted seven of the eight Democratic presidential candidates. Last July, Vice President Biden and Sen. … The best advice for GOP candidates: Listen carefully to these journalists. Then do the opposite.…

Mar 6, 2015 – It has become conventional wisdom that Republicans are blessed with a talented crowd of potential candidates this cycle. Fine. … California, New York, Illinois and other large Democratic states deliver reliable EC votes. … Groups that lean Democratic -- minorities, young people and single women -- are growing."…

Mar 5, 2015 – That being said, Van Hollen won’t necessarily coast to the nomination -- other progressive candidates will soon jump in -- although … Naturally, then, the general consensus is that the Democratic nominee (whomever that will be) will inevitably succeed outgoing Sen. … Then again, as Jonah Goldberg wrote earlier this week, since his presidential chances in 2016 are growing bleaker by the day, perhaps…

Mar 5, 2015 – Presidential candidates delay officially entering the race so they can raise money for PACs, avoid the media frenzy associated with … This approach has not worked for the Democratic heir apparent Hillary Clinton. … Possibly, her team is relying instead on the idea of her inevitability and the lack of a deep bench on the Democratic side of the Presidential…

Mar 3, 2015 – Ben Carson announced today that he has formed an “exploratory committee” to test the 2016 presidential waters. … He could raise money nationally (maybe even roll over his presidential campaign money?) … On the other hand, many candidates have run for a U.S. Senate without ever serving in government—and won.…

Mar 19, 2015 – It's the calm before the storm of the 2016 presidential primaries. … This will prove helpful for all the presumed Republican presidential candidates, except for Paul -- who is challenged by having to … Once the presidential primary process kicks off, the candidates, their families and organizations will have to endure scrutiny unimaginable…

Mar 17, 2015 – A new study of more than 130,000 news articles on the 2012 presidential election between Republican nominee Mitt Romney and President … Barack Obama proves without a doubt that the press strongly leans Democratic. … Information gatekeepers such as the news media have a great role to play when it comes to influencing the public’s opinion about candidates…

Mar 17, 2015 – If and when Rubio enters the presidential race, he ought to be asked to address his longstanding relationship with an ethically-challenged … Yes, Ready for Hillary flack, please tell us more about how damaging candidates' problematic histories, sordid associations and lapses … The federal convict and the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee have known each other for the better part of two decades, with…