2016 - One Heck of an Election

[State Comptroller Atkins]

January 20th 2015:



With exactly two years to go until the 45th President of the United States is inaugurated, we have asked respondents about some of the potential candidates to replace Barack Obama. Here are the results:

Potential Democratic candidates:

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of New York:

Favorable - 72%
Unfavorable - 24%
Unsure - 4%

Vice President Joe Biden of Delaware:

Favorable - 52%
Unfavorable - 40%
Unsure - 4%
Never heard of - 4%

Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York:

Favorable - 48%
Unfavorable - 22%
Unsure - 8%
Never heard of - 22%

Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts:

Favorable - 36%
Unfavorable - 34%
Unsure - 5%
Never heard of - 25%

Former Vice President Al Gore of Tennessee:

Favorable - 45%
Unfavorable - 45%
Unsure - 6%
Never heard of - 4%

Senator Al Franken of Minnesota:

Favorable - 31%
Unfavorable - 32%
Unsure - 8%
Never heard of - 29%

Mayor Cory Booker of New Jersey:

Favorable - 30%
Unfavorable - 14%
Unsure - 12%
Never heard of - 44%

Potential Republican candidates:

Fmr. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice:

Favorable - 58%
Unfavorable - 28%
Unsure - 5%
Never heard of - 9%

Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey:

Favorable - 39%
Unfavorable - 38%
Unsure - 7%
Never heard of - 16%

Senator Marco Rubio of Florida:

Favorable - 42%
Unfavorable - 34%
Unsure - 5%
Never heard of - 19%

Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky:

Favorable - 28%
Unfavorable - 36%
Unsure - 10%
Never heard of - 26%

Former Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska:

Favorable - 30%
Unfavorable - 55%
Unsure - 9%
Never heard of - 6%

Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana:

Favorable - 38%
Unfavorable - 28%
Unsure - 7%
Never heard of - 27%

Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin:

Favorable - 44%
Unfavorable - 45%
Unsure - 4%
Never heard of - 7%

Former Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania:

Favorable - 38%
Unfavorable - 42%
Unsure - 6%
Never heard of - 14%

[State Comptroller Atkins]

February 5th 2015:

In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Sarah Palin says that there is a "great chance" she will run for President in 2016.



Gallup:

Would you like to see Sarah Palin run for President in 2016?

Yes - 21%
No - 64%
Unsure - 15%

Among Republicans only:

Yes - 29%
No - 61%
Unsure - 10%

[ChairmanSanchez]

Great so far! I am eagerly awaiting the rest

[Spamage]

Oh Boy! I hope to see Condi run now more so than before I heard her convention speech!

[ChairmanSanchez]

I really think the chances of Palin running are slim to none with those approval ratings. But knowing how Palin thinks.....

[Jerseyrules]

Oh Boy! I hope to see Condi run now more so than before I heard her convention speech!

[State Comptroller Atkins]

February 11th 2015:

Former Governor Martin O'Malley (D-MD) announces his candidacy.



February 15th 2015:

In the midst of an improving economy, President Obama's approval rating remains stable at 58%, with 37% disapproving.



February 21st 2015:

Politico previews the 2016 Senate races (Part One):



Alabama:

80 year-old incumbent Republican Richard Shelby has indicated his intention to seek a sixth term. He is not expected to face serious opposition. SAFE R

Alaska:

To many people's surprise, incumbent Republican Lisa Murkowski is running again. Last time, of course, she had to rely on write-in votes to stay in the Senate after the Tea Party-backed Joe Miller defeated her in the primary. However, former Democratic Governor Tony Knowles is rumored to be considering a run. If those rumors are accurate, then this one is too close to call. TOSS UP

Arizona:

Senator John McCain is retiring. The potential Democratic candidates include former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, former Surgeon General and Senate nominee Richard Carmona, and possibly former Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. On the Republican side, Congressman Ben Quayle (son of former Vice President Dan Quayle) looks set to be the nominee. This will be competitive. TOSS UP

Arkansas:

Mike Beebe, who has just left office as Governor after two terms, looks certain to be Senator John Boozman's challenger. Polls show that Beebe is quite likely to win. LEAN D

California:

Senator Barbara Boxer is always expected to face serious opposition for re-election, but it rarely happens. It probably won't happen this time either. SAFE D

[Lieutenant Governor Clinton1996]

This is looking good. You took a while to update though Mitt. Job Approval is at 58% because of a recovering economy. How exactly is it looking Unemployment Rate and Federal Deficit wise?

[State Comptroller Atkins]

This is looking good. You took a while to update though Mitt. Job Approval is at 58% because of a recovering economy. How exactly is it looking Unemployment Rate and Federal Deficit wise?

Unemployment is at 6.4% and the debt is slowing falling.

[ChairmanSanchez]

Glad to see Ben Quayle stayed in Congress in this timeline. So sad that he lost his primary

[Oldiesfreak1854]

I really think the chances of Palin running are slim to none with those approval ratings. But knowing how Palin thinks.....

Those are personal favorability ratings, not job approval ratings.