First Read: Say Hello to Washingtons Next Political Battle
First Read is a morning briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the days most important political stories and why they matter. Turning to the 2016 presidential race, were all going to be a Granite State of Mind over the next few.
Hillary Clintons Popularity Has Fluctuated During Decades in Public Eye
This is a problem for Republicans and the NRSC. There is about a 70% chance that a Floridian is going to be on the 2016 presidential ticket, and the 2018 gubernatorial field is going to be crowded, but top-tier folks are declining to run for the Senate.
First Read: Can a Candidate of the Past Win the Future?
First Read is a morning briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the days most important political stories and why they matter. thrust into the spotlight, he hasnt necessarily delivered (think the 2012 GOP convention, when Clint.
Immigration Is A Problem For Most GOP 2016 Hopefuls
Now that Florida Senator Marco Rubio has officially entered the presidential foray, one issue that continues to plague his candidacy among conservatives is immigration. But should immigration really doom Rubios presidential ambitions this primary season?
Hispanic Vote Wont Come Easy for Marco Rubio or Ted Cruz
With Marco Rubios announcement, Republicans now have two major Hispanic candidates in the 2016 presidential seeking the presidency - the first-term Florida senator and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. For a party that has struggled with Hispanic voters.
Inside the Private World of the White House
Yes, they werent detailed; they sounded focus-group tested; and they werent different from the language youll hear from 90% of Democratic downballot candidates. But they do give you a glimpse of the issues shell run on over the next 19 months. And.
In Iowa, Clinton Vows to Tackle Campaign Finance Reform, Income Inequality
Yes, they werent detailed; they sounded focus-group tested; and they werent different from the language youll hear from 90% of Democratic downballot candidates. But they do give you a glimpse of the issues shell run on over the next 19 months. And.
Why Hillary Clinton Has Such a Strong Chance of Becoming the Next President
Clintons strong support of gay marriage and creating a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants will be a strong contrast to the GOP nominee, who will likely have to hedge on those issues. At the same time, Clinton must navigate establishing her.
Obama to Congress - NBC News
He added, ���Another way of putting it -- and I said this directly to the governor -- is are folks more interested in politics, or are they more interested in solving the problem? If theyre. Of course, Perrys involvement in this immigration story certainly has 2016 overtones. Indeed, as one of. And by NOT voting for the ���Gang of 8��� Senate immigration legislation, Paul has cover with his GOP base here, even as he continues to express a desire for immigration reform. All of that��.
Immigration debate exposes fault lines inside GOP - First.
Obama says hes encouraged by House GOP leaders rhetoric on immigration��� Yet Democrats also find themselves divided -- on trade��� On Jeb Bush and 2016��� Look here: Rubios approval rating in Florida is at 52%. The expensive race to replace Waxman���.. They are the most affluent of folks, and on a cultural issue like this, potentially a leading indicator of where public opinion is heading -- and thats a problem for football. Click here to sign up for First Read��.
First Read: Welcome to the Wild, Wild West of Super PACs
The police shooting in South Carolina has been the dominant story over the past two days. And while its not a political story - in fact, its the rare story that has united both Democrats and Republicans outraged by the video of a policeman shooting.
Latino Loop: Will Loretta Sanchez Try for Senate, Deportee Death
Boxers Senate seat. In January, Boxer announced she would not be seeking re-election in 2016.. Theres a likelihood of finding a more conservative streak among older Latinos, but a Public Religion Research Institute poll issued late last month.
The Risks and Rewards of Hillary Clintons Go Small Strategy
Rand Paul didnt get an invitation to its annual convention in Nashville this weekend was its inability to accommodate all the 2016 GOP presidential hopefuls, Politico writes. But Republican insiders know that Paul is persona��.
Sen. Robert Menendez Indictment A Blow to Latino Political.
Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, will be prominent Latino voices in their party as they seek the GOPs 2016 presidential nomination, Suro said. Cruz has already announced he is running for president and Rubio��.
Three Takeaways from the GOP Cattle Call in Iowa - NBC.
Rick Santorum, who won over evangelical conservative voters in his 2012 run but struggled with other blocs in the GOP, spent most his speech discussing economic and foreign policy issues���. of Saturdays Iowa cattle call was this unmistakable fact: A substantial number of potential Republican presidential candidates paid political homage to one of the most hostile voices to undocumented immigrants in the country: Steve King... He also serves as NBC News.
First Read: The Seven Positions Hillary Clinton Laid Out in Iowa
Yes, they werent detailed; they sounded focus-group tested; and they werent different from the language youll hear from 90% of Democratic downballot candidates. But they do give you a glimpse of the issues shell run on over the next 19 months. And.
Immigration Action Will Likely Bring Pain -- For Both Obama.
And then theres the 2016 angle. As we wrote last week, Obamas immigration action is going to ENSURE that immigration becomes a key part of the GOP presidential nominating race. Most (if not all) of the Republicans��.
Can Ted Cruz Win the Republican Nomination for 2016.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz may be the first major candidate to announce a 2016 presidential campaign, but his path to the Republican nomination is likely blocked be.
Hillary Clinton to Announce Presidential Bid as Early as Sunday
Yes, they werent detailed; they sounded focus-group tested; and they werent different from the language youll hear from 90% of Democratic downballot candidates. But they do give you a glimpse of the issues shell run on over the next 19 months. And.
President Obama Defends Immigration Policies in MSNBC.
President Barack Obama on Wednesday challenged Republicans to pass a bill declaring his immigration executive action illegal and then vowed to veto it while at a town hall where he also exhorted young people to vote and��.
GOP wrestles with immigration reform consequences - NBC.
Some Republican lawmakers are increasingly facing a tough choice ��� support a comprehensive immigration bill and face a backlash from their own voters or oppo.. But Republican leaders, who began pushing for reform after they lost the White House in 2012, know the bills demise could be a greater omen for 2016, when the GOP faces a growing Hispanic electorate thats sure to be even more. Potential 2016 hopefuls have had to do a delicate dance, too.
Once Hailed as GOP Savior, Marco Rubio Now an.
Marco Rubio in the early stages of the 2016 campaign, making his path to the GOP nomination much more complicated than it seemed two years ago, when he was hailed as the future of his party.. National conservative groups and activists, the base of Rubios support in his 2010 upset Senate victory in Florida, have broken with the senator because of his embrace of immigration reform and are for now considering other candidates, particularly Wisconsin Gov.
Ted Cruz Unfit to Be Running for President - NBC News
Yes, they werent detailed; they sounded focus-group tested; and they werent different from the language youll hear from 90% of Democratic downballot candidates. But they do give you a glimpse of the issues shell run on��.
Why Marco Rubio Is One of the Strongest GOP Candidates for 2016
First Read is a morning briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the days most important political stories and why they matter. Seven issue positions Hillary sketched. today is just the fifth day of her campaign. Heres the list.
The Geography and Politics of Taxes
Yes, they werent detailed; they sounded focus-group tested; and they werent different from the language youll hear from 90% of Democratic downballot candidates. But they do give you a glimpse of the issues shell run on over the next 19 months. And.
First Read: Welcome to the Wild, Wild West of Super PACs.
First Read is a morning briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the days most important political stories and why they matterWelcome to T.. Bottom line: This is a brand problem for Republicans. This is why so many Republicans believe that the minute you get immigration out of the way, the GOP might be able to win over more Latinos. The problem: Immigration. If you were wondering, What happened to Chris Christie in the 2016 conversation?
Analysis: Why Rand Paul Probably Cant Win Republican Nomination
Christie on the GOP field: I think a governor is gonna be the nominee, a governor or a former governor-- because I believe that our party and our country need someone whos actually run something. On Jeb: It seems to me. On paper, Chris Christie.
Yes, Jeb Bush Is Conservative - NBC News
But a decade later, as Bush is actively exploring a presidential bid in 2016, an inescapable narrative about his potential candidacy is that hes the moderate in the emerging Republican field ��� perhaps even too moderate to win the partys nomination. advertisement. So how. Today, Bush splits from some members of his own party on two key issues - immigration and Common Core - that once had more Republican support than they do today. On immigration, Bush��.
16 Potential Candidates to Watch for in 2016 - NBC News.com
The door to the 2016 presidential campaign hasnt been formally opened yet but the line of potential contenders is already crowded and getting longer all the.. While Rubio has maintained solid conservative credentials during his time in the Senate, one of the most difficult things he will have to overcome in a Republican primary is his leadership on comprehensive immigration reform that passed the Senate, which many conservatives call amnesty. Play video (2:11)��.
Ranking the 2016 Republicans in the NBC/WSJ poll - First.
Since last December, the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll has been measuring the favorability-unfavorability numbers for the potential 2016 candidates. And heres a fun little exercise First Read has undertaken: Weve��.
Immigration Is A Problem For Most GOP 2016 Hopefuls.
Immigration Is A Problem For Most GOP 2016 Hopefuls NBCNews.com. Now that Florida Senator Marco Rubio has officially entered the presidential foray, one issue that continues to plague his candidacy among��.
Iran Negotiations Reflect Clintons Foreign Policy Approach and Close Alliance.
Marco Rubio, one of the leading 2016 GOP candidates. Now we have. She added, But this was the most promising development in a long time, and it was worth testing to see what could be achieved. Clinton, in. Heres the list of the seven issues.