Six Stories to Watch at CPAC
On Saturday at 5:10 pm ET, the results from the CPAC straw poll will be announced, but heres a friendly reminder: The straw poll winner hasnt always been the best measure of who will win the partys presidential nomination. Here are the past winners:.
Why the GOP 2016 Candidates Are Racing to the Right
Ted Cruz, for example, has voiced support for eliminating the IRS in favor of a flat tax. Conservative activists are excited with how the candidates are approaching these issues. Senators Mike Lee and Marco Rubio have come up with the most pro-growth.
Why Hillary Clinton Needs Jeb Bush
Why Hillary needs Jeb: Our new NBC/WSJ poll is the latest evidence to show that the controversy surrounding Hillary Clintons use of personal email isnt going to keep her from winning the Democratic nomination.. Given this desire for change, you.
Op-Ed: Wheres The Democrats National Latino Bench?
The looming case of possible federal corruption charges hanging over Senator Bob Menendez and the rumored ascendance of Housing Secretary Julian Castro as a possible favorite for the vice president spot under Hillary Clinton underscores the growing .
Ted Cruz Defends Decision to Sign Letter to Iran Over.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, one of 47 Republicans who signed a controversial letter to Iran about ongoing nuclear talks, said Tuesday he would gladly sign it again... He said thats not how America does business. For them to��.
Potential GOP Candidates Court Conservatives at CPAC
Bushs views on the two hot-button issues were at odds with most of the other potential 2016 presidential candidates who spoke, but all made it a point to slam Hillary Clinton and her tenure as secretary of state. Heres our recap of day two.And you.
Ouch! Watch Some of the Best Zingers From CPAC
NBCNews.com Everyone from Sarah Palin to Ted Cruz had harsh words for Hillary Clinton and President Obama. Published February 26th 2015, 5:25 pm. advertisement. Related Videos. (2:00) Playing Next Next .
What Fridays Romney News Means - NBC News
Can you imagine Jeb trying to get through a Republican primary? Can you imagine what Ted Cruz is going to do to Jeb Bush? I mean, thats going to be ugly. (Then again, ugly could have also described Romneys primary��.
GOP Leaders Find a Way to Break the DHS Impasse. But Will It Pass?
With the Department of Homeland Security set to run out of money by midnight, House Republican leaders have finally come up with a solution to fund the department and end their immigration showdown -- albeit temporarily. Per NBCs Capitol Hill team, .
You Can Bank on Winning This Contest - NBC News
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As Controversy Swirls, Scott Walker Plays With Fire
Speakers will include Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Bobby Jindal, Rand Paul, Rick Perry, Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum, and Scott Walker.. As weve said before, the party that is divided rarely wins these kinds of shutdown showdowns.
Unpacking CPACs First Day - NBC News.com
Ted Cruz, Gov. Chris Christie, Gov. Bobby Jindal, Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson all took the stage on Thursday, but the most interest was on the Badger State governor who has shot to the top of the polls. Heres a roundup of highlights from the annual conservative gathering:.. 9:35pm ET: Utah Republican Mike Lee isnt running for president, but he does have advice for attendees at CPAC, where a parade of presidential hopefuls will try to win their support. Imagine��.
Cruz 16? Texas senators path might not be so easy - First.
Conservative firebrand Ted Cruz, the Texas senator whose service in office is just four months long, is considering a bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, according to a report on Wednesday by National Review.. By Michael OBrien , Political Reporter, NBC News... I dont think the Republicans can win with a conservative that does such a poor job of communicating conservative principles to unfriendly audiences--that was Santorums weakness.
Ted Cruz: Conservatives Will Stay Home if Romney is.
If we nominate another candidate in the mold of a Bob Dole, John McCain or Mitt Romney. the same people who stayed home in 08 an 12 will stay home in 16 and the Democrat will win again, Cruz said. Cruz hasnt announced his presidential candidacy yet, but he told NBC News after he speech that hes looking very seriously at a run, adding that he expects the field to be set in the next few months and it is likely to include candidates that appeal to different��.
Tea Party-backed Ted Cruz wins Republican primary for.
Tea Party-backed Ted Cruz wins Republican primary for Texas Senate. Ted Cruz speaks to supporters after winning the Republican primary for Senate in Texas where he will face Rep.. By Michael OBrien, NBC News��.
Can Ted Cruz Win?
Ted Cruz may be the first major candidate to announce a 2016 presidential campaign, but his path to the Republican nomination could be hampered by the very thing that helped him burst onto the national scene: the 2013 government shutdown. Cruz, joined .
Could Benjamin Netanyahus Party Lose?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned supporters at a rally here Sunday that he and his Likud party may not win Tuesdays election, a potentially dramatic fall for a consummate political survivor whose nine years in office transformed him into the.
Cruz seeks to refocus NSA debate on bad guys - NBC Politics
By Tom Curry, NBC News. MANUEL BALCE CENETA / AP. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, a potential 2016 Republican presidential contender, is trying to refocus the debate over National Security Agency surveillance on the. The recommendation is ���of great importance,��� Sunstein said, but ���its gotten essentially no attention, so far as I can tell -- not even on Twitter has it gotten attention.���... Cruz is a yutz and will never win an election for President.why would he even try.
Unpacking CPACs First Day
Ted Cruz said Hillary Clinton embodies the corruption of Washington and encouraged voters to make potential 2016 presidential candidates prove their conservative credentials during his speech Thursday afternoon. There are lots of terrific candidates.
Meet the Press Transcript - March 22, 2015
Benjamin Netanyahu pulls to the right to win the Israeli election. But as he... Its as if Ted Cruz was the leader of a major ally--. NBCNews.com to sign up for our daily political newsletter First Read so you can get that wisdom before it.
Cruz touts new generation leading conservative movement.
By Alex Moe, NBC News. NEW YORK -- Tea Party favorite Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) told New York Republicans on Wednesday night to remain optimistic about the countrys future because a new generation of leaders -- the children of Reagan -- have taken over to lead the fight for conservatives. advertisement. Senator Ted.. The Democrats will always win this segment because they can always promise more free money than the Republicans. Of course, this is a big��.
Rand Paul Edges Out Scott Walker in CPAC Poll
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul edged out Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to win his third straight Conservative Political Action Conference presidential straw poll on Saturday, an early indicator of which 2016 candidates conservatives are beginning to rally behind.
Bernie Sanders Outlines How he Could Challenge Hillary.
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday outlined the major areas where he could differentiate himself from Hillary Clinton if both decide to run for presid.. for a $1 trillion investment, over five years, to modernize infrastructure in the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images).. Andrew Rafferty has been a political reporter for NBCNews.com since 2013. Rafferty writes and reports. Expand Bio. Andrew. Ted Cruz Set to Announce Presidential Bid��.
16 Potential Candidates to Watch for in 2016 - NBC News.com
. an underdog heading into 2016. The former Pennsylvania senator became the clear alternative to Mitt Romney in 2012 by appealing to social conservative voters, winning 11 states. Despite his surprising success, he has yet to be given the treatment of a top-tier candidate. The Republican field is shaping up to be much more competitive next time around and potential rivals like Ted Cruz will eat into Santorums support among evangelical voters in places like Iowa.
In NH, Bush Pressed On Common Core; Says Wants Troops In Iraq
Republican contenders including former Texas Governor Rick Perry and Texas Senator Ted Cruz are also spending time in New Hampshire this week. Speaking to the Nashua Chamber of Commerce gathered at a business called Integra Biosciences, Bush .
Marco Rubio Takes Steps Towards 2016 Run - NBC News.
NBC News confirms that Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is taking new steps toward a possible 2016 presidential run.He has hired a new finance director (Anna Rogers f.. Ted Cruz to Announce Presidential Bid on Monday. collapse story. Cruz, a conservative Republican famed for his staunch opposition to the presidents signature health care law and his executive actions on immigration, will become the first GOP hopeful to formally announce a White House run.
They said what? A look back at the oddest political moments.
By Carrie Dann, NBC News. In another year marked by a steady stream of gaffes, scandals, and strange controversies, the late night comedy pros have had no drought of material from Washington, D.C., as the stars of our nations body. I will eat them anywhere. I do so like green eggs and ham. Thank you, thank you, Sam I Am! - Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. Sept. 24. advertisement. Texas Senator Ted Cruz reads two bedtime stories to his daughters at home and likens��.
From Pope Francis to Ted Cruz, the breakout stars of 2013.
After winning the Iranian presidential election with a campaign for ���moderation and wisdom��� in June, President Hassan Rouhani offered a promise of reform after eight years of international tension sparked, in part, by.. Ted Cruz is as much a star as the enormous turd you find floating in an otherwise clean public toilet. Cant flush it away. You can only make a hasty exit and pity the poor attendant that must bail it out. Guess some things are much bigger in Texas.
Univision Fires Rodner Figueroa for Michelle Obama Planet of the Apes.
A popular Univision talk show host has been fired for making derogatory comments about Michelle Obama during a popular television show; the comments were widely circulated on social media. On the Univision show El Gordo Y la Flaca, Emmy .
Fueling Perception: How Falling Gas Prices Could Shake Up
But ask yourself what is more likely in the immediate future: Republicans winning Minnesota and Wisconsin in presidential contests, or Democrats winning Arizona and Georgia. Youve got to go with the former, right? In 20 years, with the countrys growing Latino population, the presidential map appears tilted toward the Democrats. But in the short term, the Democrats could find problems in states with lots of white voters. Ted Cruz vs.. He also serves as NBC News.
Jesus Chuy Garcia Forces Incumbent Chicago Mayor Into Runoff
This win proves that a movement of people like you can beat a political machine backed by billion-dollar corporations.. Ted Cruz will announce his presidential bid on Monday during an address at Liberty University in Virginia, NBC News confirms.
Marijuana, Gun Rights and Minimum Wage: How America.
The measures opponents said it could lead to a statewide ban on abortion; supporters said it was intended to bolster protections for pregnant women. Coloradans spurned. for medical reasons. The constitutional amendment failed to win the 60 percent approval it needed to pass.. Ted Cruz Set to Announce Presidential Bid. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will announce his presidential bid on Monday during an address at Liberty University in Virginia, NBC News confirms.