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

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

Also, SC is anything but a lock for Graham. Last year, a bunch of nobodies got 44% against Graham in the senate primary .

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Why would Al Gore go to Iowa without even a Presidential thought in his head? A love of family farms?

To troll the Clintons and/or their supporters?

[RFayette]

Why would Al Gore go to Iowa without even a Presidential thought in his head? A love of family farms?

To troll the Clintons and/or their supporters?

Is Gore really anti-Hillary?  I know in 2000 there was some tension between him and the Clintons, but now?

[WVdemocrat]

Why would Al Gore go to Iowa without even a Presidential thought in his head? A love of family farms?

To troll the Clintons and/or their supporters?

Is Gore really anti-Hillary?  I know in 2000 there was some tension between him and the Clintons, but now?

I don't think so anymore. The other day I was watching this interview he and Bill gave together talking to Charlie Rose and they seemed really friendly, so I think they've reconciled since then. But no doubt they weren't on good terms around 2000.

[Vega]

Why would Al Gore go to Iowa without even a Presidential thought in his head? A love of family farms?

To troll the Clintons and/or their supporters?

Is Gore really anti-Hillary?  I know in 2000 there was some tension between him and the Clintons, but now?

I don't think so anymore. The other day I was watching this interview he and Bill gave together talking to Charlie Rose and they seemed really friendly, so I think they've reconciled since then. But no doubt they weren't on good terms around 2000.

I wouldn't go that far, unless there is something I don't know. There was a good bit of distance between them because of the scandal, and Gore wanting to disassociate himself with Clinton, but I don't think there was any problems other than Bill's possibly hurt feelings.

[Mr. Morden]

Here are the details of Paul's campaign launch:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/22/paul-kick-2016-bid-april-7-ambitious-five-state-to/?page=1

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[WVdemocrat]

Why would Al Gore go to Iowa without even a Presidential thought in his head? A love of family farms?

To troll the Clintons and/or their supporters?

Is Gore really anti-Hillary?  I know in 2000 there was some tension between him and the Clintons, but now?

I don't think so anymore. The other day I was watching this interview he and Bill gave together talking to Charlie Rose and they seemed really friendly, so I think they've reconciled since then. But no doubt they weren't on good terms around 2000.

I wouldn't go that far, unless there is something I don't know. There was a good bit of distance between them because of the scandal, and Gore wanting to disassociate himself with Clinton, but I don't think there was any problems other than Bill's possibly hurt feelings.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1321720/Gore-blamed-Clinton-for-his-defeat-in-election.html

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/26785.html

I've read these and other articles like these that make me think they weren't on the best of terms around 2000. I could be wrong, of course I don't know them personally, but there seemed to be some tension if nothing else.

[RogueBeaver]

Walker returning to SC for the Freedom Summit May 9.

Walker likely to announce in July.

[Oakvale]

Hearing Twitter rumours that Ted Cruz might run, will report back when my sources have more info.

[WVdemocrat]

Why would Al Gore go to Iowa without even a Presidential thought in his head? A love of family farms?

To troll the Clintons and/or their supporters?

Is Gore really anti-Hillary?  I know in 2000 there was some tension between him and the Clintons, but now?

I don't think so anymore. The other day I was watching this interview he and Bill gave together talking to Charlie Rose and they seemed really friendly, so I think they've reconciled since then. But no doubt they weren't on good terms around 2000.

I wouldn't go that far, unless there is something I don't know. There was a good bit of distance between them because of the scandal, and Gore wanting to disassociate himself with Clinton, but I don't think there was any problems other than Bill's possibly hurt feelings.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1321720/Gore-blamed-Clinton-for-his-defeat-in-election.html

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/26785.html

I've read these and other articles like these that make me think they weren't on the best of terms around 2000. I could be wrong, of course I don't know them personally, but there seemed to be some tension if nothing else.

Gore, who endorsed Iraq War opponent Howard Dean in 2004, refrained from endorsing Obama until after Hillary had done so, presumably as a courtesy to the Clintons. He also effusively thanked Bill Clinton for negotiating the release of 2 Current employees held hostage by North Korea. He'll endorse Hillary. Unlike Jerry Brown (to combine threads). Or at least, Brown won't endorse her until the general election.

Oh I'm sure he'll endorse Hillary and probably fairly early on. But my point was more that it didn't seem like they were on great terms around 2000, but it seems like they're on fine terms now.

[IceSpear]

Why would Al Gore go to Iowa without even a Presidential thought in his head? A love of family farms?

To troll the Clintons and/or their supporters?

Is Gore really anti-Hillary?  I know in 2000 there was some tension between him and the Clintons, but now?

I don't think so anymore. The other day I was watching this interview he and Bill gave together talking to Charlie Rose and they seemed really friendly, so I think they've reconciled since then. But no doubt they weren't on good terms around 2000.

I wouldn't go that far, unless there is something I don't know. There was a good bit of distance between them because of the scandal, and Gore wanting to disassociate himself with Clinton, but I don't think there was any problems other than Bill's possibly hurt feelings.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1321720/Gore-blamed-Clinton-for-his-defeat-in-election.html

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/26785.html

I've read these and other articles like these that make me think they weren't on the best of terms around 2000. I could be wrong, of course I don't know them personally, but there seemed to be some tension if nothing else.

Gore, who endorsed Iraq War opponent Howard Dean in 2004, refrained from endorsing Obama until after Hillary had done so, presumably as a courtesy to the Clintons. He also effusively thanked Bill Clinton for negotiating the release of 2 Current employees held hostage by North Korea. He'll endorse Hillary. Unlike Jerry Brown (to combine threads). Or at least, Brown won't endorse her until the general election.

Brown has already endorsed her essentially. He said about a week ago she should run unopposed in the primaries. I'd assume that's equivalent to an endorsement.

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/03/hillary-clinton-primaries-jerry-brown-116066.html

[Mr. Morden]

On the eve of a trip to New Hampshire, Kasich describes himself as being "truly undecided" about whether to run for president or not:

http://www.chron.com/news/article/Eyeing-2016-Kasich-faces-another-Bush-in-GOP-6154413.php

[Mr. Morden]

I must confess I missed this story at the time, but SMilo pointed out in another thread that Schweitzer apparently said last month that he has "no plans" to run for president in 2016:

http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/opinion/tribune-editorials/2015/02/21/movies-schweitzer-jeb-versus-hillary/23786253/

[RogueBeaver]

Walker to tour Texas-Mexico border with Abbott.

[RogueBeaver]

Halperin says "Biden '16 is now in play."

[RogueBeaver]

Jindal will decide in June.

Kasich in NH.

[Phony Moderate]

Halperin says "Biden '16 is now in play."

He's rarely in the public eye nowadays, so why not?

[King]

Halperin says "Biden '16 is now in play."

I think Biden and Sanders running will be a positive for Hillary. Unelectable old men who will help her define her campaign to the Democratic Party.

[RogueBeaver]

Evangelicals trying to unite behind a candidate: Cruz, Huck, Jindal, Perry currently in mix, though Walker also mentioned.

[IceSpear]

Evangelicals trying to unite behind a candidate: Cruz, Huck, Jindal, Perry currently in mix, though Walker also mentioned.

If they couldn't even decide between Gingrich and Santorum in 2012, there's no way they'll be able to unite behind a single person in the clown car.

[King]

I can't imagine them not uniting behind Cruz. He's by far the most charismatic of the bunch

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

They will probably unite around Cruz. Walker will eventually appeal to the establishment enough to anger them, Jindal has a terrible record as LA Governor by any reasonable measure, Huckabee is old news, and Perry can't even remember his own platform half the time.

[Mr. Morden]

They're not going to unite around anyone.  That's not how it works.

[RogueBeaver]

Unsurprisingly, KBH endorses Jeb.

[Mr. Morden]

Previously unmentioned Iowa visits from DMR's candidate tracker:

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

Perry and Trump each have Iowa events on April 8th.  Fiorina has one on May 7th.