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United States presidential election, 2016 (view source)
Revision as of 15:59, January 20, 2015
, 15:59, January 20, 2015McDonnell is out; Huckabee, Graham, and Romney appear to be in. Ryan's declaration of non-candidacy noted.
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|[[Mitt Romney]]
|Was the Republican nominee in 2012. Former Massachusetts governor has name recognition and runs near or at the top of polls asking voters about their preference for the 2016 Republican nomination.
|Romney is said to be suddenly interested in another run mainly because of animosity between himself and Jeb Bush. He is criticized as a three-time candidate who is yet to win, for continuing to be the "rich guy" who doesn't relate to the average voter, and as the creator of "Romneycare," the Massachusetts insurance program often seen as the prototype for Obamacare.
|He has announced to insiders and donors his willingness to seek the GOP nomination once more and has begun fundraising.
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|[[Jeb Bush]]
|[[Jeb Bush]]
|Vice-Presidential running-mate in 2012, seen as fiscal hawk, Chair of House Budget Committee, articulate.
|Vice-Presidential running-mate in 2012, seen as fiscal hawk, Chair of House Budget Committee, articulate.
|Part of unpopular GOP House leadership, part of steering committee that purged conservatives from leadership positions, supported Boehner's Plan B and Senate budget plan, voted for [[TARP]] and Medicare Part D, budget balances budget in 40 years, didn't carry Wisconsin at bottom of ticket.
|Part of unpopular GOP House leadership, part of steering committee that purged conservatives from leadership positions, supported Boehner's Plan B and Senate budget plan, voted for [[TARP]] and Medicare Part D, budget balances budget in 40 years, didn't carry Wisconsin at bottom of ticket.
|Visited Iowa in December 2012 to speak at Jack Kemp library, named after the man he used to be an aide to.
|Visited Iowa in December 2012 to speak at Jack Kemp library, named after the man he used to be an aide to. Ryan has announced that he will not be a candidate in 2016.
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|[[Chris Christie]]
|[[Chris Christie]]
|Unprofessional style, abrasiveness, severely overweight, praised Obama's Hurricane Sandy efforts only days before the 2012 election, has gotten heat for appointing Sharia judge and having pro-abortion Lieutenant Governor.
|Unprofessional style, abrasiveness, severely overweight, praised Obama's Hurricane Sandy efforts only days before the 2012 election, has gotten heat for appointing Sharia judge and having pro-abortion Lieutenant Governor.
|Not endearing himself to conservatives with his statements on things like gun control.
|Not endearing himself to conservatives with his statements on things like gun control.
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|[[Mike Huckabee]]
|Former Arkansas governor who ran well in the 2008 primaries. Is popular with Evangelicals. He's kept himself in the public eye for the past six and a half years as the host of a news and commentary show on the Fox network.
|Had a mixed record as governor. He's often considered to be too much of a regional candidate for success in a nationwide campaign.
|Resigned from his television show to explore a possible run for president. Has begun making TV appearances as a candidate, although he describes his decision as still tentative.
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|[[Bobby Jindal]]
|[[Bobby Jindal]]
|Some conservatives would think her running would be a good idea, others won't. She declined to run in 2008 and 2012, but from the speculation she was going to be Romney's VP, she might this time.
|Some conservatives would think her running would be a good idea, others won't. She declined to run in 2008 and 2012, but from the speculation she was going to be Romney's VP, she might this time.
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|[[Bob McDonnell]]
|[[Lindsey Graham]]
|Socially conservative, pro-life Governor of Virginia.
|Moderate Senator from South Carolina. Is pro-military and an advocate for a strong national defense. Good public speaker.
|Not exciting, signed transportation tax and Medicare waiver for Obamacare. Some ethically questionable circumstances during term as governor.
|Widely seen as a liberal on immigration issues. Is considered a clone of Sen. John McCain in the Senate.
|Was under attack by feminists for passing pro-life legislation, term limited in 2014.
|Announced the formation of a presidential exploratory committee in January, 2015.
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|[[John Thune]]
|[[John Thune]]