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Super PAC backing Jeb Bush unlikely to hit $100 million by end of June

A super PAC backing former Florida governor Jeb Bush is likely to fall short of collecting $100 million by the end of this month, despite widespread expectations that the group would hit that record-breaking sum, according to people close to the operation.

Three Myths of the 2016 Race

Larry Sabato is one of the more insightful political observers around, and yesterday he and two associates at the University of Virginia Center for Politics took to the pages of Politico to try to refute three items they consider to be myths regarding the 2016 presidential nomination contest. A few excerpts:

Myth #1: The giant Republican field is unpredictable, almost anybody’s game.

With 10 Republican presidential hats in the ring, and perhaps another 10 to come, we all know the GOP is ... Read More >>

As former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush prepares to launch his presidential campaign, his team is preparing a new fundraising challenge.

Bush picks GOP veteran Danny Diaz to manage campaign

For Jeb Bush, the challenge remains making it about ‘Jeb,’ not ‘Bush’

A banner in the town square says “Happy 90th Barbara Bush.” Postcards read “Kennebunkport: 2 presidents, 1 town.” A local gift shop is selling unofficial Jeb Bush 2016 magnets.

Reporter’s Notebook: Jeb Goes Stealth, Walker’s Private Pitch, Graham Disses Norway

The Iowa caucuses can be as much about winning votes as the expectations game, and few have tried to dampen expectations here in the kickoff state more than Jeb Bush.

Jeb Bush to hit string of early-voting states in post-announcement tour

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is set to launch into an ambitious schedule to meet with voters and donors right after announcing his presidential plans in Miami, according to multiple people familiar with the plans.