The "Who is running?" tea leaves thread (Part 2)

[Mr. Morden]

Graham says "it’s more likely than not that he'll seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2016":

http://www.heraldonline.com/2015/03/02/6848552/graham-targets-new-hampshire-for.html

Graham is also scheduled for a New Hampshire visit on March 9:

http://www.necn.com/news/politics/2016-New-Hampshire-Presidential-Candidate-Tracker-281958331.html

Then both Graham and Pataki will speak at a "WILD Irish Breakfast"(??) in Nashua, NH on March 17.

[IceSpear]

Martin O'Malley http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/us/politics/martin-omalley-in-veiled-jab-at-hillary-clinton-derides-politics-of-triangulation.html?_r=0 in South Carolina.

Wow, brutal. O'Malley is not one to be trifled with.

Yeah, O'Malley hates Hillary and her triangulation so much that he was one of the first people to endorse her in 2007.

What a hypocrite.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Martin O'Malley http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/us/politics/martin-omalley-in-veiled-jab-at-hillary-clinton-derides-politics-of-triangulation.html?_r=0 in South Carolina.

Wow, brutal. O'Malley is not one to be trifled with.

Yeah, O'Malley hates Hillary and her triangulation so much that he was one of the first people to endorse her in 2007.

What a hypocrite.

Probably more of a "I don't like her, but Biden/Dodd have no real shot at the nomination, and I'll take her over a couple of one term senators (Edwards, Obama), a total liberal loon (Kucinich, Gravel), and a decidedly average governor (Richardson)." rather than a truly enthusiastic endorsement.

[An American Tail: Fubart Goes West]

Martin O'Malley http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/us/politics/martin-omalley-in-veiled-jab-at-hillary-clinton-derides-politics-of-triangulation.html?_r=0 in South Carolina.

Wow, brutal. O'Malley is not one to be trifled with.

Yeah, O'Malley hates Hillary and her triangulation so much that he was one of the first people to endorse her in 2007.

What a hypocrite.

Probably more of a "I don't like her, but Biden/Dodd have no real shot at the nomination, and I'll take her over a couple of one term senators (Edwards, Obama), a total liberal loon (Kucinich, Gravel), and a decidedly average governor (Richardson)." rather than a truly enthusiastic endorsement.

Edwards was surely more than... oh. I had no idea that he was only a one term senator (albeit a full term).

[seanNJ9]

God forbid any Democrats questions the Clintons. /sarcasm

I'm not O'Malley's biggest supporter, but someone needs to challenge Hillary.

[RogueBeaver]

Walker's pollster said Walker's very likely in.

[Mr. Morden]

According to the Des Moines Register's candidate tracker, after the ag summit on Saturday, Cruz and Jindal will both appear at a separate Iowa event on Monday.  Then Perry has an event on the 19th at the West Des Moines Marriott.  Then Walker in Iowa on April 24 for an Iowa GOP fundraiser:

http://data.desmoinesregister.com/iowa-caucus/candidate-tracker/index.php

Meanwhile, Bush will be doing a New Hampshire trip on March 13-14:

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20150303/NEWS06/150309690&template=mobileart

[Mr. Morden]

Another Clinton team hire:

http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/03/04/clinton-hires-campaign-lawyer-ahead-of-likely-run/

[Mr. Morden]

Bush did a Nevada event two days ago, billed as "his first campaign-style event with a general audience in 13 years":

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/bush-underscores-success-as-governor-in-first-foray-among-regular-folks/2015/03/02/8e0b2bc6-c0f0-11e4-9271-610273846239_story.html

The Des Moines Register notes how, with Texas now the biggest primary state on Super Tuesday, the presidential race is already revving up in the state:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2015/02/23/presidential-race-texas-unusual-twist-rand-paul-rick-perry-ted-cruz-jeb-bush/23886523/

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[Mr. Morden]

Another "Freedom Summit" on May 9, this one in South Carolina:

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/03/02/south-carolina-to-host-2016-gop-hopefuls-at-duncan-citizens-united-event/

2016ers planning to attend: Cruz, Graham, Jindal, Perry, Santorum

[PresidentTRUMP]

At this point one of these 4 will be the next president of the US in no particular order:

Bush
Hillary
Rubio
Walker

There could be a sleeper on the dems side to challenge Hillary and win the nomination, just not sure who it will be.

On the republican side it seems obvious to me on of these three will be the republican nominee:

Bush
Rubio
Walker

If Rubio or Walker win the nomination I see them choosing the other one as their VP.

Everyone else on the Rebublican side might win a primeree or two but i can guarantee they don't win the nominee; paul, cruz, Jindal, Kasich (possible VP), Huckabee, Santorum, Christie, Graham, etc.

All of these candidates WILL NOT win the nomination, some are running for the air time and others actually think they can win but won't come close.

If your republican it will be one of those three

If your a democrat it will be Hillary or possibly a dark horse, most likely Hillary pretty much unopposed, or by some people who have no chance.

[RogueBeaver]

Rubio finds some Super PAC funders.

[RogueBeaver]

Hillary may announce in early spring.

[Free Bird]

Hillary may announce in early spring.

I doubt it now

[IceSpear]

Hillary may announce in early spring.

I doubt it now

LOL, you can't be serious.

[Negusa Nagast 🚀]

Hillary may announce in early spring.

This seems to be the CW consensus. Probably April, May at the latest.

[Free Bird]

Hillary may announce in early spring.

I doubt it now

LOL, you can't be serious.

Please, PLEASE take off the fanboy glasses for one second. She violated a clear cut State Department rule. She will at least have to reconsider the ramifications of such, especially when non-FOX news stations are covering it.

[Mr. Morden]

Updated list of GOP candidates who will attend the Iowa ag summit this weekend:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2015/03/02/iowa-ag-summit-preview-things-watch/24291605/

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It's more crowded than CPAC.

[RogueBeaver]

Rubio's not attending - family wedding.

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

...Jim Gilmore? Really?

[IceSpear]

Hillary may announce in early spring.

I doubt it now

LOL, you can't be serious.

Please, PLEASE take off the fanboy glasses for one second. She violated a clear cut State Department rule. She will at least have to reconsider the ramifications of such, especially when non-FOX news stations are covering it.

This isn't the thread to debate the merits of the "scandal". The hilarious part was you suggesting it would cause her to not run when that's obviously not going to happen. She's already in in all but name.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Hillary may announce in early spring.

I doubt it now

LOL, you can't be serious.

Please, PLEASE take off the fanboy glasses for one second. She violated a clear cut State Department rule. She will at least have to reconsider the ramifications of such, especially when non-FOX news stations are covering it.

This isn't the thread to debate the merits of the "scandal". The hilarious part was you suggesting it would cause her to not run when that's obviously not going to happen. She's already in in all but name.

I agree with IceSpear.  This scandal may hurt, but it won't keep her from running.

[Mr. Morden]

So last month, Huckabee actually signed a new deal as a pitchman for a "diabetes solution kit", something that's highly unusual for a presidential candidate, or pseudo-presidential candidate:

Mike Huckabee Rips ‘Mainstream Medical Community’ in Endorsement for ‘Diabetes Solution Kit’

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[Joe Biden 2020]

So last month, Huckabee actually signed a new deal as a pitchman for a "diabetes solution kit", something that's highly unusual for a presidential candidate, or pseudo-presidential candidate:

Mike Huckabee Rips ‘Mainstream Medical Community’ in Endorsement for ‘Diabetes Solution Kit’

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Then, I question his seriousness as a candidate.  Of course, after his recent gaffes, he probably should to...

[Mr. Morden]

Walker goes to school on foreign policy:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-making-of-scott-walker-statesman/2015/03/06/43b347b0-c286-11e4-ad5c-3b8ce89f1b89_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop

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Potential rival Peter King is less charitable:

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