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Scott Walker Still Leads in Iowa, but Support Falls Slightly
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has been in the top tier of candidates for the past several months, buoyed in part by his strong support in the key early state of Iowa. A new poll shows Walker continuing to lead his rivals in that state, but with his support falling modestly in recent weeks. Politico provides details:
Poll: Walker slipping in Iowa
A new poll out Wednesday shows Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker leading the GOP caucuses in neighboring Iowa — but with a ... Read More >>
Hoping to Score: Presidential Hopefuls on Last-Minute Money Drive
From Lower Manhattan to Orange County, California, presidential hopefuls are shuttling between hotel ballrooms and millionaires’ mansions ahead of a big fundraising deadline.
Read More >>Ben Carson wins conservative straw poll, Fiorina and Walker close behind
Ben Carson, the famed surgeon turned presidential candidate, rode his outsider message to victory on Sunday at the Western Conservative Summit straw poll sponsored by the Washington Examiner, edging out former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.
Read More >>The Presidential Candidates Who Are Really Making a Mark on Twitter
What presidential candidate wouldn’t want a mass Twitter following? For a group that thrives personally and professionally on public attention, the prospect of reaching hundreds of thousands without having to spend a dime (or say a word to reporters) is magic.
Read More >>Walker Eyeing Mid-July for Announcement on Candidacy Plans
Gov. Scott Walker of Wis. says he’s looking at the week of July 13 for an announcement on his expected run for the Republican presidential nomination.
Read More >>Jeb Bush, Donald Trump running first and second among 2016 GOP field: poll
A new poll shows former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush sitting atop the 2016 GOP presidential field, with businessman and reality television show
host Donald Trump jumping to second place in the wake of his recent campaign kick-off.
Scott Walker’s Challenges in a General Election
Stuart Rothenberg, one of the more prominent and insightful political analysts around, takes a look at Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and the sort of challenges he faces in securing the Republican nomination and then, potentially, winning the general election in November 2016. Not surprisingly, Rothenberg sees a much easier path to the former than the latter.
Does Scott Walker Have What It Takes to Win in 2016?
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is widely viewed as a top-tier hopeful for the GOP presidential ... Read More >>