Rand Paul: A Third Romney Run ‘The Definition of Insanity’
Sen. Rand Paul continues to pan the thought of another Mitt Romney run for president, more recently calling the idea “the definition of insanity.”
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Lindsey Graham: If I Run in 2016 ‘I’m Doing It to Change the Country
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said that if he runs for president in 2016 he’ll be “doing it to change the country” on Wednesday’s “Hugh Hewitt Show.” “If I do it, I’ll be on all the ballots. I’m not doing it
2016: Iowa Poll Shows Mitt Romney Leading Crowded GOP Field
According to a Gravis Marketing poll of some 500 Iowa Republicans, Mitt Romney leads the field a year ahead of that state’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. The 2012 GOP nominee earns 21 percent. The next candidate is also a familiar face with a familiar name. Jeb Bush, a former two-term Florida governor, picked up 14 percent. Scott Walker, governor of neighboring Wisconsin, took third among candidates. He picked up 10 percent.
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.
Capitol Hill: Mixed Feelings on Mitt Romney 2016
ABC News opted to take an informal survey of Capitol Hill reactions to Mitt Romney’s recent claim that he’s going to run for the GOP nomination again in 2016.
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
Rand Paul: Mitt Romney ‘Yesterday’s News’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) thinks GOP primary voters are ready to turn the page on Mitt Romney, who is seriously considering another presidential run and could be a potential rival. “Look, I like Governor Romney, I like him personally, I
NH Sen Ayotte: Romney Has Reached Out to Me, ‘Comes In As a Strong Candidate’
Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) reported that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney had reached out to her about running for president in 2016 and said that Romney “comes in as a strong candidate” and that she told him “good for you
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
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.
Five of the Best Charlie Hebdo Covers That Have Nothing to Do With Religion
French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has become internationally synonymous with free speech after yesterday’s brutal massacre at their headquarters, perpetrated by radical Islamists seeking revenge for their mockery of Muhammad. The magazine regularly mocks Muhammad, Jesus Christ, both specific Popes and the papacy in general, and other religious figures, which appears to have led to some misconception that religious satire is their only trade.
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
Chuck Todd: ‘Mega-Rich’ Are Afraid of Rand Paul
In an appearance on NBC’s “Today” on Thursday, “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd laid out what he foresees as the make-up of the 2015 political landscape, much of which has to do with the 2016 presidential contest. According to
Bush Family May Put The Squeeze On Campaign Money To Help Jeb
When you have major donors who have been given ambassadorships, in some cases in two previous Bush presidencies, that type of cronyism may make it hard for other 2016 GOP hopefuls to raise the money they’ll need to compete in
Chuck Todd: Christie Will Lose to Jeb in Donor Fight
NBC’s “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd argued that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) would lose the competition for donors with former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (R) if the two both decide to run for president in 2016 in
Cruz: Don't Listen to Consultant 'Cabal' and Pick Another Romney in 2016
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) argued that the GOP should not listen to the “cabal” of consultants in the 2016 presidential race and should also not nominate another Bob Dole, John McCain, or Mitt Romney on Wednesday’s “Your World with Neil
2016: Ted Cruz Woos Big Money GOP Donors
From National Journal: The foundation of a Cruz presidential campaign looks solid. He has brought in strong organizational talent. His alliances are multiplying in the early nominating states. And his standing among the grassroots has never been better. But one
2016: Ted Cruz Woos Big Money GOP Donors
From National Journal: The foundation of a Cruz presidential campaign looks solid. He has brought in strong organizational talent. His alliances are multiplying in the early nominating states. And his standing among the grassroots has never been better. But one
Best-Selling Author Brad Thor: 'If Jeb Bush is the Nominee, I Will Never Vote Republican Again'
Best-selling author Brad Thor is expanding the tweet that started a social media firestorm. On Tuesday, he sent out this tweet: “Hey @Reince & @GOP – let me be perfectly clear. If Jeb Bush is the nominee, I will never
Jeb Bush Announces He's 'Actively Exploring' 2016 Run
On Tuesday, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush announced that he will be “actively exploring” a run for the presidency. Bush made the announcement in a Facebook note the morning after he keynoted the University of South Carolina’s commencement ceremony in
Hillary Teams Up With Bloomberg On Women’s Issues
Hillary Clinton joined former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to promote “data2x, a joint venture involving the Clinton Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the United Nations Foundation”. The pair aren’t quite the odd couple some might think, given Bloomberg’s long
Chris Christie Welcomes Obama Back To New Jersey
As Air Force One lands in New Jersey this afternoon, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will be on the tarmac to welcome President Obama back to his state. Christie, however, won’t simply welcome the president with a handshake. According to
Jeb Bush: Almost Daily I Think About Mitt Romney
Sunday, in an interview with ABC affiliate WPLG, the former Governor of Florida, Jeb Bush, said he thinks about the mistakes made during the 2012 Presidential campaign of Mitt Romney “almost daily,” and what a “spectacular president,” he would be
