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Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey is headed back to Washington in May for a fundraiser to support his political action committee, according to a copy of the invitation obtained by the Washington Examiner.

How Rick Perry is keeping his Texas donor network alive

Rick Perry is no longer the governor of Texas, he hasn’t cracked the top tier of Republican presidential contenders and his likely rivals - including two with Texas roots - are competing aggressively for money in the Lone Star State.

But that hasn’t stopped deep-pocketed Texas donors from getting behind Perry’s expected candidacy. Perry held a series of receptions and private meetings with nearly 1,000 donors around the state this week, securing commitments to give to his eventual campaign as well as his super PAC.

Bernie Sanders, weighing presidential run, calls for ‘political revolution’

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who is considering running for president in 2016, said Thursday evening that he was encouraged by the reception he has received on his current multi-state trip but is still undecided about his political future. “I’m here because we need a political revolution in this country,” Sanders said in an interview with The Washington Post before a campaign rally for local candidates.

Source: Lease signed for Hillary Clinton headquarters in Brooklyn

The lease is signed: Hillary Clinton’s campaign headquarters will work out of 1 Pierrepont Plaza in Brooklyn Heights, according to a source familiar with the deal.

The campaign will occupy two full floors of the office building, which is close to 12 subways lines and a dozen bus lines, and will be taking them as is – no buildout.

Iowa, New Hampshire ‘Insiders’ View of Rand Paul

Politico’s weekly survey of political insiders on the 2016 presidential nomination contest, dubbed the Politico Caucus, turns its attention to Kentucky Senator Rand Paul today, with results that should be pleasing to his supporters.

Insiders view Paul as strong early state contender

On the eve of his expected presidential announcement, Republican insiders in Iowa and New Hampshire say Rand Paul is a top contender in those early states next year — and they agree that for better and for worse, his father, ... Read More >>

Former Gov. Martin O’Malley parried reporter questions Tuesday about the two leading women in the Democratic party: Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren.

He didn’t want to talk much about the former. “Look, I’ve sort of said whatever I’m not going to say about the email thing,” he said, after addressing voters here. But when Warren’s name came up, he positively lit up.

The Washington Post conducted a poll of American adults (not registered voters or likely voters, it’s worth noting) on the 2016 potential candidates. There aren’t many surprises, but there are a few interesting bits of information. Some excerpts:

Poll: Bush now tops GOP field; Clinton runs ahead of all Republicans

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush now leads the field of Republican candidates for the party’s 2016 presidential nomination, but former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton enjoys a decided advantage over Bush ... Read More >>