Could Romney Pose a Problem for Jeb Bush in 2016?
Move over Rubio. The real Republican slugfest in 2016 could be between Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney, not Bush and Rubio as many have speculated, if both men run for president.
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Paul on Romney: If He Runs Right of Jeb Bush, Still ‘Left of the Party,’ ‘Yesterday’s News’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of John Gibson’s radio show, potential 2016 GOP presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) dismissed a third run by former Gov. Mitt Romney (R-MA) in the upcoming presidential election cycle by suggesting he lined up on the
Straus: Abbott will be ‘Credible,’ Not Incredible Governor
AUSTIN, Texas — In an interview the day before Texas’ 84th Legislative Session kicks off, Speaker of the House Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) was less than enthusiastic about his expectations for working with Governor-elect Greg Abbott.
Rubio: Jeb Won’t Alter My Decision, I Won’t Run for President and Senate Simultaneously
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) said that he will make his decision to run for president “irrespective” of whether or not former Florida Governor Jeb Bush chooses to run and that he will not seek the presidency and re-election to his
Report: Mitt Romney Placing Calls to Build 2016 Coalition
Reportedly telling one senior Republican he “almost certainly will” run for the Republican nomination in 2016, Mitt Romney is said to be spending his time using the phone to re-establish past relationships to that end, as well as engaging in
Marco Rubio Weighing His 2016 and 2018 Options
The Pitbull-listening, hip hop-loving Marco Rubio may actually run for president in 2016, 2020, or 2024, but before he does, Miami’s favorite hijo (son) may first run for governor of Florida.
South FL Congresswoman: Jeb Will Keep Rubio Out of 2016 Race
Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) predicted that Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) would not enter the 2016 presidential race because “it’ll be difficult for Marco to compete against a Jeb” in an interview with The Hill on Monday. Ros-Lehtinen said she was “excited” about
Zuckerman: Jeb Will Be GOP Nominee in 2016
US News and World Report Chairman and Editor-in-Chief and publisher of The New York Daily News, Mort Zuckerman predicted that Jeb Bush will win the 2016 GOP nomination on Friday’s “McLaughlin Group.” After fellow panelist Eleanor Clift predicted that Jeb
Mitt Romney Thinks Ted Cruz Will Destroy Jeb Bush’s Candidacy
A tidbit buried at the end of a Romney adviser’s longish rationalization of why Mitt Romney may yet again run for the GOP’s nomination suggests Romney does not think Jeb Bush has what it takes to win the GOP nomination.
Mitt Romney in 2016 Could Split GOP Establishment
There is talk of former Massachusetts Gov. and failed GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney potentially entering the race for the GOP nomination in 2016. FiveThirtyEight points to it as a sign of how divided the current Republican establishment is. That, among other factors, could open the door for a more conservative nominee, whether said establishment likes it or not.
Mitt Romney 2016: Failed GOP Contender Tells Donors He’s Serious
Multiple news outlets are reporting that former Massachusetts Governor and failed 2012 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told GOP donors he is seriously considering another presidential run at a meeting in New York Friday.
Santorum Bashes ‘Establishment,’ Says He’s ‘Stronger, More Knowledgeable’
Former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) criticized “establishment folks” in the Republican Party and said that he was “stronger, [and] more knowledgeable” on Friday’s “Laura Ingraham Show” “What we’ve seen now, for the last several election cycles, is there’s, you call
Jeb Bush Will Have to Run Against His Name
Aside from having to deal with his support for Common Core and amnesty for illegal aliens in a contested presidential primary, Bush will have to face an even bigger primary challenge from his own name.
Frum: Jeb ‘Like Hillary in 2008,’ ‘Giant Weakness’
David Frum, Senior Editor of the Atlantic said that Jeb Bush was “like Hillary in 2008” and that some of his positions constituted a “serious weakness” on Thursday’s “Laura Ingraham Show.” “He’s [Jeb] like Hillary in 2008. He’s the obvious frontrunner, he’s a
A Look Back at the Remarkable Presidency of Jeff Sessions
In the just-completed 2024 presidential election, the Republican Party has won the White House for a third consecutive time—only the third instance in a century that the GOP has managed this feat. So it’s worth pausing over the origins and
Top Chamber of Commerce Official, Pro-Amnesty Lawyer Advising Jeb Ahead of ’16
A top Chamber of Commerce official and a veteran Republican campaign finance lawyer who co-founded a pro-amnesty super PAC are advising former Florida governor Jeb Bush ahead of a likely 2016 presidential run. According to a Washington Post report, “Rob
Exclusive — Rand Paul Slams ‘Moderate’ Bush, Christie, Pushes Cuts To ‘Crap’ Obama Spending With Purse Power
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) says former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a fellow likely 2016 GOP presidential candidate, is a “moderate.” Calling a Republican who’s seeking the GOP nomination a “moderate” is a clear insult in Republican presidential primary politics. During that selection process, each of the candidates is likely to focus on highlighting conservative credentials to please GOP base voters. Paul further hinted Bush would be open to tax increases and more government spending, positions no candidate is likely to take while trying to win the nomination.
Jeb Bush Meets with… Bill O’Reilly?
Former Florida Gov Jeb Bush was in New York City on Tuesday and met with popular Fox News host Bill O’Reilly, according to reports.
Santorum: I Can Beat Other Republicans, Will Announce Run in ‘Several Months’
Former US Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum declared that he can beat other potential challengers in the 2016 GOP presidential race and that he would announce his run in “several months” on Tuesday’s “Hannity” on the Fox News Channel.
2016: Jeb Bush Announces PAC in English, Spanish Facebook Videos
On Tuesday, former Florida governor and potential 2016 presidential candidate Jeb Bush announced the launch of his new “Right to Rise” political action committee in English and Spanish on Facebook. “Hey everybody, today we’re setting up the Right to Rise
Andrea Mitchell: Jeb Could Do Well In Iowa
MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell stated that Jeb Bush could do well in Iowa on Monday. “If you’ve got Huckabee actually going in again, and Santorum, and Rick Perry, and Ted Cruz, and Rand Paul, Jeb Bush could actually do well
Like Jeb Bush, Huckabee Considers Presidential Run In 2016
Fox News’ TV host, former Governor of Arkansas, and former Republican presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee, has announced that he is considering another run for president in 2016. In statement put out by Team Huckabee, Huckabee stated that he would be
Whistling Past the Junkyard: The Establishment’s Attempt to Make Jeb Seem Inevitable
For several weeks now, the mainstream Jurassic media has been up to their old psychological warfare tricks, and naturally, the Republican establishment is falling for it hard. They always do, and this includes “the architect,” Karl Rove. This time it’s
Will Marco Rubio Run for President in 2016?
Senator Marco Rubio (R) says he is inching closer to announcing whether or not he will run for President of the United States in 2016.
Top Bush Ally Claims Jeb Against ‘Amnesty’
A top Jeb Bush ally claims the former Florida governor and potential 2016 presidential candidate is not for “amnesty” for illegal immigrants. Writing in the Wall Street Journal, a publication that has often demeaned Americans opposed to massive amnesty legislation
