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

[Mr. Morden]

Both Gilmore and Perry have New Hampshire events this coming week:

http://www.wmur.com/news/potential-presidential-candidates-converge-on-the-granite-state/31677944

Huckabee says his 2016 decision will come "over the next several weeks":

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2015/03/07/huckabee-success-clinton-machine/24586569/

[Türkisblau]

Gilmore...

Sorry I'm still at a loss over his (potential) candidacy.

[Ljube]

Hillary may announce in early spring.

I doubt it now

Maybe she'll announce she's not running. The scandal with her email address proves that she was either incompetent or corrupt as Secretary of State. Either would disqualify her from becoming President.

[Mr. Morden]

As part of their already announced upcoming trips to NH, both Bush and Graham will be meeting with Kelly Ayotte (at separate events):

link

[Mr. Morden]

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/03/is-joe-biden-running-for-president/387115/

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[BaconBacon96]

Of course he's positioning himself as a backup in case Clinton doesn't run.

[The Other Castro]

Of course he's positioning himself as a backup in case Clinton doesn't run.

That's like being cast as Idina Menzel's understudy. You're almost definitely not going to have your shot, and everyone's going to be disappointed if you do.

[RogueBeaver]

April 1 as "operational launch date" for Hillary in IA. She'll hire ~ 40 IA staffers around then, then has 15 days to declare per FEC rules.

[Mr. Morden]

April 1 as "operational launch date" for Hillary in IA. She'll hire ~ 40 IA staffers around then, then has 15 days to declare per FEC rules.

Looks like a great setup for an April Fool's joke.

[IceSpear]

April 1 as "operational launch date" for Hillary in IA. She'll hire ~ 40 IA staffers around then, then has 15 days to declare per FEC rules.

Impossible. She's not running! E-mailgate destroyed her!

Some bubbles are going to be popped very soon...

[Brewer]

April 1 as "operational launch date" for Hillary in IA. She'll hire ~ 40 IA staffers around then, then has 15 days to declare per FEC rules.

Here's to hoping she announces on April 9th. That'd make for an excellent birthday present!

[Vega]

I'm pretty sure she'll regret launching this late as she did launching as early as she did last time.

[IceSpear]

I'm pretty sure she'll regret launching this late as she did launching as early as she did last time.

Why? And how is it late? She could very well end up being the first candidate on either side to officially declare.

[Free Bird]

Okay. Since I'm wrong, let me ask. Which of Hillary's policies are you democrats excited for? Or is it the fact that she's your only hope?

[Brewer]

Okay. Since I'm wrong, let me ask. Which of Hillary's policies are you democrats excited for? Or is it the fact that she's your only hope?

She supports generic Democratic policies while having an immense wealth of experience, a knowledge of how Washington works, and a generally ballsy, get-things-done persona. There is also, of course, the probable event that a Republican is elected if she is not nominated, but that's certainly not the main reason she has gained so much support.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Okay. Since I'm wrong, let me ask. Which of Hillary's policies are you democrats excited for? Or is it the fact that she's your only hope?

She supports generic Democratic policies while having an immense wealth of experience, a knowledge of how Washington works, and a generally ballsy, get-things-done persona. There is also, of course, the probable event that a Republican is elected if she is not nominated, but that's certainly not the main reason she has gained so much support.

A Republican is likely to be elected even if she is nominated.

[Brewer]

Okay. Since I'm wrong, let me ask. Which of Hillary's policies are you democrats excited for? Or is it the fact that she's your only hope?

She supports generic Democratic policies while having an immense wealth of experience, a knowledge of how Washington works, and a generally ballsy, get-things-done persona. There is also, of course, the probable event that a Republican is elected if she is not nominated, but that's certainly not the main reason she has gained so much support.

A Republican is likely to be elected even if she is nominated.

There's a pointless argument to be had here when that statement is so lacking in any evidence or concrete reasoning whatsoever.

[IceSpear]

Okay. Since I'm wrong, let me ask. Which of Hillary's policies are you democrats excited for? Or is it the fact that she's your only hope?

Well, I'm pretty sure I PM'd you my answer to this many months ago.

[IceSpear]

Okay. Since I'm wrong, let me ask. Which of Hillary's policies are you democrats excited for? Or is it the fact that she's your only hope?

She supports generic Democratic policies while having an immense wealth of experience, a knowledge of how Washington works, and a generally ballsy, get-things-done persona. There is also, of course, the probable event that a Republican is elected if she is not nominated, but that's certainly not the main reason she has gained so much support.

A Republican is likely to be elected even if she is nominated.

I find it amusing that people continue to attack the strawman that Hillary supporters act like she's guaranteed to win, when in reality it is her opponents that continue to insist she has no chance or "will likely lose". At least the Hillary supporters have some empirical evidence on their side. Granted, early polls are not the end all be all, but at the very least they carry more weight than Republican wet dreams and wishful thinking.

[Free Bird]

Okay. Since I'm wrong, let me ask. Which of Hillary's policies are you democrats excited for? Or is it the fact that she's your only hope?

Well, I'm pretty sure I PM'd you my answer to this many months ago.

Oh yes you're right. My mistake. I delete messages the second I finish typing a reply

[Mr. Morden]

Bernie Sanders is uncertain about whether Bernie Sanders can mount a serious campaign:

http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-03-09/can-bernie-sanders-make-a-serious-run-for-president-bernie-sanders-isn-t-sure-

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[PresidentTRUMP]

Just a little fun:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/xEYFFiEnUjQ

[Mr. Morden]

Trump is hiring staff in South Carolina:

http://www.thestate.com/2015/03/10/4037232/donald-trump-builds-sc-staff-for.html

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[Likely Voter]

Bernie Sanders is uncertain about whether Bernie Sanders can mount a serious campaign:

http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-03-09/can-bernie-sanders-make-a-serious-run-for-president-bernie-sanders-isn-t-sure-

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$300M to take on Kochs? You don't need that to run in a Dem primary. He sounds like he is talking about what it would take for an indie run for the general.

[RogueBeaver]

WaPo on Jeb-Walker rivalry. Jeb trying to hit Walker on flip-flopping, namely immigration/ethanol. Dunno if those attacks will resonate coming from Bush,