2016 Campaign Watch

Sean Parnell

According to Politico, it looks like April will see the first of what are sure to be many official candidacy announcements in the 2016 presidential nomination process.

GOP hopefuls rush toward starting gates

The 2016 race is about to get real.

At least three Republican presidential candidates are expected to formally launch their campaigns within the next three or four weeks, due to a mix of calendar dates and deadlines that offer an ideal window for them to officially declare their intentions.

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Sean Parnell

The New York Times has an interesting article today on Mike Huckabee and some of his current income sources, such as an endorsement for an ‘all natural’ diabetes cure.

Huckabee Pursues Unconventional Ways to Fund a Campaign

In a wood-paneled study lined with books and framed family photos, the prospective presidential candidate looks into the camera. “I’m Mike Huckabee,” he says with all the folksy charm that propelled a career as a preacher, politician and broadcaster.

But this is no campaign ad. ...

Sean Parnell

Republican candidates for president in 2016 may face something that hasn’t been seen in a while, an honest-to-goodness debate on substantive issues that goes beyond the routine exchange of canned sound bites and rehearsed ‘zingers.’ At least, that’s what Hugh Hewitt, talk radio host and questioner for the first GOP debate is aiming for:

Hugh Hewitt Wants A ‘Serious’ GOP Primary And Will Be Assigning Homework

When radio host Hugh Hewitt questions Republican candidates at CNN’s first primary debate this fall, ...