Perry Ends Bid for Presidency - NYTimes.com
���I have no question that Newt Gingrich has the heart of a conservative reformer,��� Mr. Perry said, adding that the Republican Party cannot squander its opportunity to put forward a ���conservative leader who can bring about real change.. Speaking to a group of conservatives in South Carolina even as Representative Michele Bachmann was winning the Iowa straw poll, he declared his bid for the presidency by vowing to bring jobs and a conservative outlook back to the��.
Jeb Bush Announces Plans to Campaign Hard in Iowa.
Former Florida Gov.r Jeb Bush speaks to guests gathered for the Republican Party of Iowas Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center on May 16, 2015 in Des Moines, Iowa.. Jeb Bush on Saturday declared he would aggressively campaign to win the caucuses here, ending any doubt about his participation in the first contest of the GOP primary but also opening himself up to the possibility of a defeat that could severely. Straw polls are not relevant, Bush said.
Biden: New gun controls likely wont end shootings - First.
By Kasie Hunt, Political Reporter, NBC News. Vice President Joe. The visual image of those 20 innocent children being riddled with bullets has, has absolutely, not only traumatized the nation, but it has caused-- like the straw that broke the camels back. As evidence, he. Biden told reporters that support from conservative religious groups that represent largely rural constituencies was different than its been during past legislative fights over guns. Biden said he did��.
Taken for Granite
She has a nugatory lead over Marco Rubio, 34.5% to 34.4%. Thats in contrast with recent nationwide polls, including this weeks from NBC/The Wall Street Journal, which has Mrs. Clinton leading Walker 50% to 40%, Bush 49% to 43% and Rubio 49% to 43% .
POLITICO Playbook - POLITICO
JEB PLANS JAB IN BIG SPEECH: Heads to Iowa next week -- DECISION DAY FOR TRADE: Obama, House GOP scramble ��� BDAYS: Kevin Sheekey, Sally Bradshaw is 5-0, 41 is 91, Alex Castellanos, Dag Vega. --���Jebs gaffe-free European tour,��� by Eli Stokols in Warsaw: ���Bush,. through two legs of a three-nation European tour that ends Saturday in Estonia, has. accomplish[ed] something that many of his GOP rivals have not: Hes traveled abroad, given a speech, met with��.
Jeb Bush Announces Plans to Campaign Hard in Iowa
Jeb Bush on Saturday declared he would aggressively campaign to win the caucuses here, ending any doubt about his participation in the first contest of the GOP primary but also opening himself up to the possibility of a defeat that could severely.
Rand Paul challenges Hillary Clinton in key Iowa speech.
. her from holding higher office. By Michael OBrien, Political Reporter, NBC News. Steve King, R-Iowa, captured that sentiment best in his speech preceding Pauls: The process of selecting the next leader of the free world begins in Iowa, and its already begun. Pauls speech doubled at times as a... She beats him even in his own state and its been that way for months now, and shes gained ground over him in the latest polls. Just because your rabidity level has��.
First Read News - Breaking News and Top Stories - NBC News
Go to NBCNews.com for the latest First Read news, photos and video.. Top First Read - NBC News Videos. Clinton Calls Out GOP Field By Name ��� and Its No Accident �� Meet the Press.. Mike Huckabee To Skip Iowa Straw Poll.
Thursdays Campaign Round-Up, 3.12.15
The Ames Straw Poll will happen this year, but for the first time, it wont be in Ames. The Iowa Republican Party announced this morning that the straw poll will instead be held in Boone on Aug. 8. Less clear are which GOP candidates will choose to.
States on Skates women to skate from Florida to Texas to California
Four women just set off on a cross country journey to raise money and awareness for the No More campaign to end domestic violence and sexual assault. And theyre doing the 2,800 mile journey on roller skates. They left Florida this week and theyll.
2016 Polls Show Clinton Leads in Key States, GOP Field.
Less than a year before the first presidential contests begin, a trio of new NBC News/Marist polls show that the Republican race is wide open in the early nominating states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. In fact��.
GOP resistance to immigration reform could be casualty of.
Washington is bracing for a fight in 2013 over immigration reform, a battle that could improve upon -- or threaten to exacerbate -- Republicans standing among Latino voters.. NBCs Tamron Hall breaks down the results of the NBC News national exit poll, which shows a gender gap that worked in President Obamas favor as well as a boost from the Latino community, from which he received more votes. ���Its high on my list, and were going to have a few votes on it.���.
Iowa GOP takeover: The implications for 2016 - James.
It also jeopardizes next years straw poll: Branstad said the annual ritual has ���outlived its usefulness,��� and other critics say its become a spectacle that raises a lot of money for the party but has little significance politically. Pro-Paul. After the 2012 results, Ron Paul supporters mobilized at district-level conventions to take over the party ��� despite the fact he finished third on caucus night ��� and wound up controlling the delegation to the national convention. Branstad��.
Where exactly are the 2016 candidates?
Its hard to miss the evidence that the 2016 presidential race is already well underway. We have plenty of ambitious politicians raising lots of money, hiring staff, opening field offices, doing interviews, taking subtle jabs at rivals, and spending an.
ROAST and RIDE EDITION -- IOWAS SUPER SATURDAY CLASSIC CHRISTIE.
WHAT IOWA IS READING ��� Des Moines Register 1A, above fold, ���Some in Iowa GOP see partys presidential power wane: Iowa Straw Poll decline viewed as example of rising national influence,��� by Jennifer Jacobs: Former Iowa GOP Chairman Matt Strawn: ���If you.
Its Over: The End Of The Iowa Straw Poll
Its the end of an era. The Iowa Straw Poll, which receives massive amounts of attention and press coverage in presidential nominating years but usually has no impact - or insight - into the outcome of the nominating process, will not take place this year.
First Read: Who Might Get Left Out of the GOP 2016 Debates?
And now hes joined by Mike Huckabee, winner of the 2008 Iowa caucuses. Huckabees explanation: The straw poll costs too much money -- for little reward -- and it only ends up dividing conservative presidential candidates. Its clear that pitting.
As Bush re-emerges on public stage, a mixed presidential.
Thirty-five percent of Americans expressed a favorable opinion of Bush in the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll conducted at the beginning of this month; 44 percent of Americans said they viewed Bush unfavorably. (A Washington. But as the party he helped cleave continues to search for a path forward, Bush himself said that he did not think the GOP is so hopelessly moribund that its beyond repair. ���The party.. Mercy triumphs over judgment. (Jam 2:13 NKJ).
Exclusive Drone Video Shows a Frozen Niagara Falls
NBC News The bitter cold temperatures have turned Niagara Falls into a beautiful series of frozen falls. Published February 22nd 2015, 7:01 am. advertisement. Related Videos. (0:54) Playing Next Next .
Quannel X to hold press conference regarding inmate abuse by HCSO
When I took over the county jail there were many issues and challenges and I have implemented many reforms that have contributed greatly to our public safety. We no longer. These reforms also serve as a reminder that more needs to be done on the.
Patriot Act provisions set to expire Monday
Patriot Act provisions set to expire on Monday ��� Its the rare case when Obamas White House and Boehners House are one side, and McConnells Senate is on the other��� The stunning indictment against Denny Hastert ��� Congress image takes another hit .
Analysis: Why Rand Paul Probably Cant Win Republican Nomination
But Paul has broken with GOP orthodoxy on a number of national security policies: supporting Obamas decision to normalize relations with Cuba; pledging to end the NSA program by which the U.S. government has collected the phone data of millions of.
Meet the Press Transcript - February 15, 2015
Well, its a debate were not going to end this morning here. Im going to be back in a minute. Im going to change topics a little bit. The race for the White House. Weve got brand-new polling data out of Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.
As two prominent GOP women fade, a question of how to.
NBC News/Wall Street Journal polls taken at the height of each womans political career -- Palin in October 2008, when she was on the presidential ticket, and Bachmann in August 2011, when she won the coveted Iowa. Either way, Democrats say substituting a more moderate tone isnt going to help the GOP win over women who are simply more aligned with the left on the issues... A woman or a minority in the GOP is similar to a dog licking its own butt. The dog��.
The veepstakes chase: Behind the scenes - First Read
By NBC News. This article is based on reporting by NBCs Carrie Dann, Garrett Haake, Alex Moe, Jamie Novogrod, and Andrew Rafferty. It was written by Dann. At 11:11 pm on Friday night, political journalists all over... Its like the liberal War on Christmas, FOX and the right drags it out of storage and tosses it to their faithful who just eat this stuff up.. Yup, it was Paul Ryan, in the end... August 13, 2011 - Bat-S*** Crazy Michele Bachmann wins Ames Straw Poll.
Why Rand Paul Probably Cant Win Republican Nomination
While polls suggest some younger Republicans agree with Paul, most of the partys members in Congress adamantly oppose these positions, isolating the Kentucky senator within the GOP. Nearly all of his. Former congressman Mike Rogers, once chair of the House Intelligence Committee, is now leading a political committee devoted to promoting hawkish national security views in early primary states like Iowa. All of these.. Rand Paul Wins CPAC Straw Poll 1:58.
Super PACs havent become the bogeyman many feared.
To that end, the pro-Obama super PAC Priorities USA has spent $52.7 million on the general election, according to NBC News ad-tracking sources, $35.7 million of which has been spent following the Democratic National Convention.. When you go to the polls to vote you better thank like Ralph Nader... For what its worth, there is a Marion, Iowa ��� a long way from Marion, Ohio, where President Barack Obama and Biden lost Marion County with 44 percent in 2008.
MoJoe mashup: Monday, April 6
MoJoe mashup: Monday, April 6. World leaders break down the Iran nuke deal, Rolling Stone retracts its UVA rape story, and Sen. Rand Paul releases his 2016 teaser video. Catch up on what we talked about on Morning Joe on Monday.. more Duration: 1: .
First Reads Morning Clips
BUSH: The super PAC backing Jeb Bush isnt likely to hit the $100 million mark by the end of the month, the Washington Post writes. In the wake of a campaign shakeup,. CHRISTIE: Some good news for the New Jersey governor: The states Supreme Court.
Recount? Tie? How to navigate the post-electoral process.
The current configuration of battleground states with places such as Iowa and Colorado being hotly contested means that in a number of outcomes, Republican candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama could tie at 269... also will take ohio as the undecided Will break to the CHALLENGER as they have EVERY TIME this will be over early 11:00 eastern or so This country has woken up to what obama is and HES TOAST keep dreamin Libterds but its over.
THE LID: The Hawkeye State Shuffle
The Bush news gave the political world a little bit of whiplash, given his decision not to participate in the Iowa straw poll and recent reports that his team was considering skipping the Hawkeye State all together. But as First. One of us(!) writes.
Never too early: New Years resolutions for the 2016 crowd.
Hes tied for fifth place in the Des Moines Registers latest poll of Iowa Republicans, and his national approval ratings among self-described conservatives are lower than those for firebrands like Sens. Rand Paul and Ted Cruz... If you put a paper bag over their heads you wouldnt be able to tell the difference.These arent candidates,these are Puppets,and all you gullible people think youre voting for these puppets! When really youre not!. Its a JOKE! 0 replies.