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Politics May 24
Perry takes hands-on approach in Iowa for 2016 presidential campaignRick Perry is working his way through small-town Iowa one handshake, bear hug and backslap at a time. The early, hands-on approach from the 2016 presidential prospect contrasts with his failed bid four years ago, when he entered the race…
Politics May 09
Jeb Bush blasts administration’s ‘aggressive stance’ against religious freedomFormer Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Saturday condemned the Obama administration's use of "coercive federal power" to limit religious freedom…
Politics Apr 19
Five things to know about GOP hopefuls in New HampshireRepublican presidential candidates and hopefuls were in New Hampshire this weekend for a party conference, the first gathering of its kind this year in the first-in-the-nation primary state.
Politics Mar 22
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to announce presidential bid MondayTexas Sen. Ted Cruz will announce Monday his plans to run for president, becoming the first high-profile Republican formally to enter the 2016 presidential contest.
Politics Jan 30
Former GOP nominee Mitt Romney will not run for president in 2016Romney's exit comes after several of his former major donors and a veteran staffer in the early voting state of Iowa defected to support former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.
Politics Jan 13
5 things to watch for as Republicans gather for winter meetingThe Republican National Committee's 168 members gather this week in San Diego for the party's annual winter meeting. It's the first formal gathering since the party's strong performance in the midterm elections, and the upcoming race for president will dominate…
Politics Jan 10
Romney strongly considering third run for the White HouseIn a move that surprised his most loyal supporters and former staff, Mitt Romney told several donors Friday he is seriously considering a third run for the White House.
Politics Jan 09
Mitt Romney tells donors he’s considering a run for the White HouseWASHINGTON — Mitt Romney told several donors on Friday that he’s seriously considering a third run for the White House, a change for the 2012 GOP nominee after months of insisting his career in politics is over. Romney attended a…
Politics Jan 04
Challenges loom for Rand Paul as he sprints toward 2016Rand Paul may only yet be a candidate for re-election to the Senate in 2016, but the first-term Kentucky Republican already is sprinting toward the race for president.
Politics Dec 14
Will Jeb Bush run in 2016?Jeb Bush's big donors and allies are tantalized by his promise to decide "in short order" whether to run for president. But supporters are struggling to understand what his actions mean and whether they can predict his political intentions.
