2016 Campaign Watch

The last two months have shown former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton losing support in the Democratic nomination contest to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, although she has continued to hold a commanding lead. Recent polling suggests her support in key battleground states may be slipping against Republicans as well. CNN reports on how she fares against three leading GOP candidates: former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker:

Poll: Clinton trails top Republicans in battleground ...

Ohio Gov. John Kasich is scheduled to announce his candidacy for the GOP presidential nomination today, bringing to 16 the total number of declared candidates. Bloomberg Politics reports on the expected launch:

Blue-Collar Conservative John Kasich Takes Aim at the White House

Ohio Governor John Kasich, seeking to emerge from a crowded Republican presidential field as a practical and compassionate leader from a must-win swing state, is expected to formally announce Tuesday that he’s running in 2016….

Kasich, who also ran briefly for president ...

Racial politics can be an important (and often ugly) element of American politics, posing problems difficult for any candidate to navigate regardless of his or her party or perspective. The topic has made an appearance in recent weeks on the campaign trail, opening opportunities for some candidates while others appear to be struggling. Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry seems to be leading on the issue in the GOP field, as Juan Williams writes for The Hill:

Juan Williams: Perry points way ...