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Elections GOP Road to 2016 Primary Thread

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Sorry for the lack of posts. This week is a big tax deadline.
 
Can Rand Paul Save the GOP and Lead It, Too?
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The Kentucky senator discovers how hard it will be to keep the unlikely coalition he needs together.
Sen. Rand Paul
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Republican 2016 Contenders, Hillary Clinton Spar Over Letter to Tehran

The GOP's 2016 contenders aren't just rallying behind a controversial letter Senate Republicans sent to Tehran. Many are eager to affix their signatures.

Most potential Republican presidential candidates are expressing support for the letter signed by 47 GOP senators, warning Iran that the next president could easily undo any nuclear agreement brokered by President Obama if it is not approved by Congress.

The letter, written by Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, already includes the names of four senators who are considering White House campaigns: Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, and Lindsey Graham.
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The GOP Candidates' Disadvantage Against Hillary Clinton: They Keep Having to Answer For One Another

Likely Republican presidential contenders keep putting their feet in their mouths. And that leaves fellow candidates picking up the pieces.

Early last month, Chris Christie sparked a firestorm when he hedged on whether parents should vaccinate their kids. Soon after, nearly every other likely Republican 2016er was asked the same question. Then came Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's "punt" on whether he believes in evolution, shining a spotlight on other candidates' views of creationism. Later in February, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (who does not appear to be running for president) jibed that President Obama "doesn't love America," putting people like Walker (who does appear to be running) in a tough spot. And last week, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson said he not only thinks being gay is a choice, but prisons illustrate it: "a lot of people who go into prison straight, and when they come out they're gay"—a comment that will now almost certainly come up in Republican primary debates.
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Jeb Bush selling off private business stakes
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Jeb Bush has officially exited the private sector.
The former Florida governor is selling off his remaining stakes in Britton Hill Partnership, an investment and consulting group Bush helped found, and Jeb Bush & Associates, a consulting firm he founded after exiting office in 2007, Bush spokeswoman Kristy Campbell confirmed. The news was first reported by The Washington Post.
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Why Republicans Hold an Early Edge for 2016

With all the attention focused on the details of Hillary Clinton's personal email over the past week, it's easy to overlook the political big picture for the 2016 presidential campaign. If anything, Team Clinton's cautious, tone-deaf response to the potential scandal is a reminder of all the challenges that her candidacy will entail. Far from being the juggernaut that her campaign has been portrayed as, it's becoming clear that she will be facing strong headwinds in vying to succeed a divisive president, overcoming her past personal baggage, and convincing voters desperate for change that she's the candidate of the future.
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Dochter said:
Dumbfuck constantly refers to the constitution but apparently hasn't read it.
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I think it was pretty surprising the number of people talking about presidential overreach that also signed that letter. Congress shouldn't be playing foreign policy but it seems in the future, this will be the case as more and more senators will have presidential ambitions compared to how it use to overwhelmingly be governors. It's amazing Tim Cotton already has traction in the Senate. We have another damn Ted Cruz in the upper chamber.
 
Perry Seeks Foreign Policy Counsel From Graham
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As he has worked assiduously over the last couple of years to refurbish his image ahead of a likely 2016 presidential bid, Rick Perry has not been shy about soliciting advice on international affairs from a variety of sources.

Following an appearance in New Hampshire on Thursday morning, the former Texas governor singled out one Republican senator whose input he has been particularly interested in seeking.

Perry had just finished an appearance at a
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ShoelessRye said:
MSM has appointed itself as lead opposition against Hillary since she has no primary challenger.
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There are challengers. They are just choosing not to comment on the emails at all. Republicans have been doing the same thing with each other for the most part. Their field is just more competitive.
 
Lead Salad said:
There are challengers. They are just choosing not to comment on the emails at all. Republicans have been doing the same thing with each other for the most part. Their field is just more competitive.
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Because they're running for second place - raise stature either to be running mate or part of her potential administration (or maybe even 2020 Dem candidate). If you are challenging Hillary and didn't pounce on the issue you are not really "challenging" at all.
 
ShoelessRye said:
Because they're running for second place - raise stature either to be running mate or part of her potential administration (or maybe even 2020 Dem candidate). If you are challenging Hillary and didn't pounce on the issue you are not really "challenging" at all.
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Seems like it. I really don't think Warren wants to run but I could be wrong. I think she's comfortable where she is at. Sanders knows his run is purely to celebrate his career and project his views one last time on a national stage (kinda what Paul did in 2012). O'Malley and Webb maybe for just looking for second best but who knows. The DNC is even considering not having debates if it stays this noncompetitive. I think that would be a huge mistake.
 
GhostZ06 said:
Tired of these shitty media dramatic presidential elections. I want a real one instead of hearing about how stupid our GOP is
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Not going to happen. Illusion of choice. Those drawn to power are shit lords at wielding it.

Basically the only men great enough to be President are the ones who'd decline the offer.
 
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