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Will Common Core Drag Bush Down in Iowa?

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is, according to the Politico Caucus, likely to struggle in Iowa because of his support for Common Core. Here are a few key excerpts from this morning’s article:

Insiders: Jeb Bush’s No. 1 problem in Iowa

Nine in 10 Republican insiders from the early states think former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s support for Common Core hurts his presidential prospects, but only a small minority believes that his backing of the education standards will prove fatal…

“This is the ... Read More >>

Before Hillary Clinton can become the first female president of the United States she has to run, again, as someone whose singular, complicated, beloved and beleaguered husband used to have the job. And only days into that effort, Bill Clinton’s baggage is already being dragged into the front hall.

A handful of candidates entering the race for the White House have run before, and they will likely find that there are pros and cons to second campaigns.

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is planning to return to New Hampshire as he eyes another presidential run. When he was running in early 2011, many Granite Staters didn’t recognize him on the street. Four years later, he’s a national name.

2016 rookies stumble out of gate

The 2016 presidential field is off to a bumbling start.

Many of the White House hopefuls are showing they are rookies on the presidential campaign trail. None of the early mistakes, gaffes or lapses in judgment so far are bid-killers, but they do highlight candidates who are adjusting to the brightest spotlight in politics.

Hillary Clinton struggles to contain media barrage on foreign cash

Hillary Clinton’s camp is on the defensive after an onslaught of news reports that detail perceived conflicts of interest and a lack of transparency about tens of millions of dollars in foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation.

Clinton Faces New Fundraising Charges

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is no stranger to fundraising controversy, having watched her husband’s administration endure withering criticism of its practices during the 1996 election cycle. Now she faces allegations of her own, based on a book scheduled to be released in May. The Hill has more:

Storm gathers around Clinton finances

The financial portfolio of Hillary Clinton, her family and the Clinton Foundation is under new scrutiny, worrying some Democrats, as the former secretary of State begins her 2016 ... Read More >>

The 2016 Presidential Candidates and Their Scandals

As more presidential candidates begin to campaign for 2016, the gloves are starting to come off. New scandals are being unearthed or created, and old controversies are undoubtedly going to be pulled out of the closet time and time again.

In an effort to organize the obloquy, we’ve put together a simple info graphic outlining the major scandals attached to each candidate in each party, starting with the Democrats.