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With Walker Out, Christie and Kasich Try an Iowa Reset
Iowa, the first state in the presidential-nomination process, is getting a second look from two New Hampshire-focused GOP candidates.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Ohio Gov. John Kasich have each spent more than three times as many days in New Hampshire this year, but Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s unceremonious early exit from the presidential race has opened up Iowa—even to fellow governors who have largely been concentrating on more moderate voters.
Read More >>Chris Christie, picking up six endorsements, says he’ll play hard in Iowa
Four years ago, a group of prominent Iowans flew on a private plane to New Jersey to try persuading Chris Christie that he should run for president. He didn’t feel the moment was right.
Read More >>Poll: Carson ties Trump, Biden draws from Clinton
As Vice President Joe Biden considers a potential presidential campaign, a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released Sunday shows a Biden candidacy would draw support away from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Third GOP debate sets off wave of anxiety
The uncertain terms of the next Republican debate are setting off a wave of anxiety among middle and bottom tier campaigns, with several lashing out at the Republican National Committee for failing to provide clarity on how many candidates will appear on stage.
Read More >>Chris Christie waiting for a Scott Walker bump
The first Republican primary presidential polls released since the exit of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker from the race have mixed results for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who remains far off the leaders.
Read More >>Who’s Winning, Who’s Losing in Crowded GOP Field?
The departure of former Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker from the 2016 presidential campaign helps to answer the question of who won’t win the GOP nomination, but with 15 candidates remaining, it’s a challenge to get a good feel for where the race stands now and where it might go from here.
The New York Times helps to clarify the issue with its look at who it believes is winning at the moment, developed by looking at ... Read More >>
The top 10 GOP candidates for president, ranked
The last time I ranked the 10 people most likely to wind up as the Republican presidential nominee this year, I had Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker as the third-best bet to be the GOP standard-bearer. That was Aug. 2. On Sept. 21, Walker dropped out of the race, registering as a literal asterisk in his final poll as a candidate.
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