John Oliver Thinks News Outlets Covering 2016 Election Are Wasting Their Breath
He’s said it before and he’ll say it again. John Oliver does not care about the 2016 presidential election. And if you do, then you’re just bored or tired, the…
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HUFFPOLLSTER: Early Polling Shows Competitive GOP Field
Early 2016 primary polling shows a wide-open Republican race. We weigh in on the pollster debate about the ‘margin of error.’ And social media platform use varies by race. This…
Bush to pitch ‘reform conservatism’ in Detroit
READ: Clinton sweeps GOP foes save Bush tie in Florida, poll says Bush sources tell CNN that choosing to speak Wednesday at the Detroit Economic Club is intended to send…
Ted Cruz Smoked Weed When He Was A Teenager
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) smoked marijuana as a teenager, according to a spokesperson, who described the potential 2016 presidential candidate’s youthful experimentation as a “mistake.” The Daily Mail’s David Martosko…
Scott Walker’s Stadium Proposal Bucks Both Liberal And Conservative Desires
WASHINGTON — As Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) shifts his focus to national politics in preparation for a likely presidential run, controversy over his proposed state budget may force his…
Cuba fight offers Rubio new spotlight
The hearing will give him the opportunity to again highlight an issue he and his allies believe will keep him in the national spotlight as he moves towards a presidential…
A Low Profile for Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey at Arsenal Game in London
LONDON — Presidential politics can be a humbling business. Local renown is revealed, uneasily, to be just that: It translates poorly onto a bigger stage, allowing a man accustomed to…
Jeb Bush Smoked Marijuana And Was A Bully In High School, Say Former Classmates
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush smoked marijuana while in high school, a personal use of the drug that stands in contrast to his later political stance on the plant. “I…
2016 Presidential Candidates Use Pre-Announcement Phase To Push Fundraising Limits
WASHINGTON — The 2016 presidential campaign is already in its beta launch stage, as candidates are beginning to roll themselves out so audiences of party insiders and wealthy donors can…
Democrats lose their favorite candidate: Mitt Romney
No Mitt Romney 3.0. No “third time’s a charm.” No invoking Ronald Reagan’s two failed presidential campaigns. No 47%, car elevators or dog on the roof. No Bain Capital. No…
Rachel Maddow Goes On Letterman, Wears Awesome Shoes, Laughs At Potential 2016 Candidates
Rachel Maddow appeared on “Late Show” Wednesday night to discuss potential candidates for the 2016 presidential election with host David Letterman. But first we need to talk about her shoes:…
Megyn Kelly Schools Mike Huckabee About The Reality Of ‘Trashy’ Women In The Workplace
On Wednesday, Megyn Kelly welcomed potential 2016 Republican presidential candidate and former Fox News colleague Mike Huckabee on her show in an effort to clear the air after his assertions…
Clinton May Not Launch Campaign Until July
Hillary Clinton, expecting no major challenge for the Democratic nomination, is strongly considering delaying the formal launch of her presidential campaign until July, three months later than originally planned, top…
Pentagon picks new Air Force One plane
It will undertake the modifications necessary to make the plane ready for presidential flights, including the addition of sophisticated communication equipment and living quarters for the President and his staff….
Koch Donors Give Marco Rubio Early Nod
The Koch brothers’ conservative network is still debating whether it will spend any of its massive $889 million budget in the Republican presidential primaries, but the prospect of choosing a…
Hillary Clinton Willing To Testify Before Benghazi Panel, Democrat Says
setting up what could be an explosive hearing for the likely 2016 presidential candidate. Read the whole story at Politico
Rand Paul: Civil forfeiture part of racial problems in U.S.
Paul, who’s angling towards a 2016 presidential bid, has been active in putting his name on legislative efforts that try to reform the criminal justice system. – Paul said he’s…
Scott Walker creates new committee ahead of 2016
The PAC, which has been in the works for weeks as CNN previously reported, comes as Walker has ramped up his efforts to show interest in a presidential bid, hiring…
Scott Walker Forms Committee In Preparation For 2016 Presidential Bid
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who’s speech to activists in Iowa last weekend drew strong reviews, has taken the first formal step toward a presidential candidacy in 2016, establishing a committee…
As in 2012, Romney Can Do No Right in Murdoch’s Eyes
The usually grim-faced media mogul practically swooned in his seat. Moments after Jeb Bush delivered what many in the audience described as an unremarkable talk at a conference in Washington,…
Rick Perry Says The Unemployment Rate Is ‘Doctored’
After a two-year hiatus from politics, unemployment trutherism made its return to the Republican campaign trail on Monday, making a brief appearance alongside Rick Perry at an Iowa breakfast. According…
Trio Of GOP Presidential Hopefuls Pan Romney 3.0, Talk Income Inequality
WASHINGTON — A trio of Republican presidential hopefuls serving in the U.S. Senate participated in a quasi-debate Sunday night, where they weighed in on Mitt Romney’s renewed ambitions for the…
HUFFPOLLSTER: What 2016 Polling Tells Us, And What It Doesn’t
Early general election trial heats tell us little, but pollsters have other questions to ask. Chris Christie’s negatives are higher than those of past nominees. And what’s the point of…
Jeb’s invisible man strategy
After taking the political world by surprise in early January with the formation of a shiny new political committee, Bush has largely receded from public view, instead putting an acute…
2016 race kicks off with long day of auditions in Iowa
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie also sought to establish a deeper bond with the Iowa. The Hawkeye State receives outsized attention in presidential years thanks to its first-in-the-nation status during…
Sarah Palin and Donald Trump both interested in 2016 runs
Why not, indeed. Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate was asked by ABC News if she’s interested in running for the White House. “Of…
Eyeing 2016, Jeb Bush Signals Focus On Middle Class
In his first public event since taking steps toward a presidential run, Jeb Bush on Friday called on political leaders to overhaul the country’s immigration and education systems, increase job…
The 10 Best Months For Presidential Election Poll Accuracy, Ranked
This week, you probably saw some headlines that said things like, “Poll: Clinton clobbers potential GOP foes.” Which sounds pretty definitive. But! You may have also noticed that the Republican…
Democrats Set Date For 2016 Nominating Convention
The Democrats still don’t have a city for their 2016 presidential nominating convention, but they now have dates. The Democratic National Committee on Friday said their convention would take place…
Dreamers Prepare To Confront Republicans In Iowa
WASHINGTON — Last August, two young undocumented immigrants approached Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) while they were eating lunch to ask whether the lawmakers thought they…