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Scott Walker has an edge on other Republican contenders in the latest Bloomberg Politics/Des Moines Register Iowa Poll, winning the backing of 17 percent of likely Republican caucus-goers in the Hawkeye State. By another metric—the “Selzer Score”—he jumps even higher.

With nearly 20 contenders vying for their attention, Iowa Republicans are finding themselves in an unusual predicament this year: overwhelmed by their choices.

Insiders: Rand Paul’s foreign policy views are a serious liability

A majority of early-state insiders believe it’s helpful for Rand Paul to differentiate himself from the Republican field through his views on foreign policy and national security. But over the course of the campaign, many say, those same positions will prove to be a serious liability.

Rick Perry is going all-in on Iowa. History says that’s a less-than-ideal strategy.

Rick Perry is putting all his corn into one basket: Iowa.

The 2016 GOP long shot and former Texas governor has had four years to prepare for another presidential run, and his carefully plotted path includes spending a lot of time and money in Iowa. He’s visited the state 14 times since 2014 and will make it a central component to his campaign, the Associated Press reports.

Rick Perry on why he lost in 2012: ‘I wasn’t healthy’

As former Texas Gov. Rick Perry gears up for a potential 2016 White House run, he’s finally coming to terms with his lack of preparation, both mental and physical, that led to serious embarrassment on the 2012 trail.

Positive Signs for Perry’s Comeback Campaign

Last Friday, former Texas Governor Rick Perry told the media that he would be making a campaign announcement on June 4^th. The next day Perry spoke at a Linn County GOP luncheon, the beginning of a five-day swing through the state. Later in the afternoon Perry was the guest speaker for Daniel Rosenthal’s Court of Honor. . Daniel was being awarded his rank of Eagle Scout and is the son of Eric Rosenthal, a long time Republican activists from Linn County.

Former Gov. Rick Perry, who has been working to distinguish himself as possibly the only military veteran in the 2016 presidential field, is set to bring the pitch full circle next month when he formally announces a second bid for the White House.