2016 Republican Candidates - Page 4

“With so many Republican candidates, there is no clear leader in these key swing states in the race for the 2016 presidential nomination,” says Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac Poll. The poll focused on three states – Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania – because “since 1960 no candidate has won the presidential race without taking at least two of these three states.”

According to Trump’s campaign, “3.4 million Facebook users in the US generated 6.4 million interactions regarding the launch of his campaign, the highest by far, among all 2016 GOP candidates.”

A national political poll by Monmouth University ranks retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson in first place.

GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson continues to gain supporters.

The New Hampshire Republicans argue that limiting the number of candidates would prevent quality individuals from showcasing their talent.

GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina jumped to fourth place, according to Fox News’ 2016 Power Index.

“There’s some issues that he’s not probably as strong on as people would like,” Richard Sucher, an Iowa voter told Breitbart News, highlighting foreign affairs. “And the whole issue of defense. There are candidates that are much more knowledgeable and stronger on defense issues.”

A new Gravis Marketing poll suggests at least two GOP presidential candidates could defeat Hillary Clinton in Iowa during the 2016 general election — Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. The poll also reveals how the GOP candidates are stacking up against one another — and individually against Clinton.

“I’m looking forward to bringing together our great line up of speakers and caucus-goers alike to hear what these leaders have to say about how to get our country growing again and what we need to do to ensure America remains a strong, stabilizing force around the globe,” Ernst told Breitbart News.

In an effort to beat any political attacks on her finances – something Democrats used against Mitt Romney in 2012 – Fiorina also released copies of her federal tax returns for 2012 and 2013 as well as a copy of her Public Financial Disclosure.

On the same day former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) is set to announce his presidential candidacy, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL) took to Twitter to announce his formal announcement will be in just 11 days – on June 15th.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R-LA) plans an announcement about the 2016 presidential election in New Orleans on June 24. He is expected to join an already crowded field of Republican candidates.

Following recent media attention showcasing Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is adding to his popularity and drawing large crowds during his travels through Iowa, a new study reveals he’s also the only presidential candidate – either Republican or Democrat – to drastically increase his internet presence across multiple media platforms.

GOP presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul swept the competition in recent polls, which also indicates he is the best Republican candidate to go head to head against likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson’s campaign message – “We The People” – seems to be helping him climb in the polls.

In March, only 47 percent of people said they thought Hillary Clinton was dishonest and untrustworthy, but now that is up to 57 percent, according to the new CNN poll. Less than half of those surveyed said they think Clinton cares about them.

GOP presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-KY) stance on the Patriot Act and the NSA’s bulk surveillance isn’t playing well with colleagues in his own party, but it has definitely made him more recognized on social media.

Republicans in Iowa are calling for “candidates and potential candidates” to participate in the state’s straw poll.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is the latest GOP presidential candidate to throw his hat in the ring. Graham announced his candidacy in his hometown of Central, South Carolina Monday morning.

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, is the first 2016 GOP presidential candidate to come out against tech companies’ abuse of the H1B guest worker program to replace American workers with cheap foreign labor.

This video debut came on the same day Fiorina said she is confident she will have a spot on the debate stage at the first official GOP presidential debate hosted by Fox News, Politico reports.

Wisconsin Governor and likely GOP presidential candidate Scott Walker joined the Howie Carr radio show on Friday to praise GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina and knock a recent Washington Times story.

In an exclusive interview with Breitbart News, GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson laid out his plan to combat increasing female unemployment — a way of putting to bed the left’s claim that Republican policies create a war against women.

On Wednesday, Paul blamed fellow Republican colleagues for the Islamic State’s (ISIS) existence, stating that “ISIS grew stronger because of the hawks in our party.”

GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina will be taking reporter questions outside the Columbia Marriott at noon Wednesday – the exact location where Hillary Clinton is expected to be speaking with voters.

GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina is putting the pressure on Hillary Clinton in South Carolina, launching an #AskHillary campaign.

Female GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina will be speaking in Columbia, South Carolina Wednesday. Ironically, Hillary Clinton – the only female Democratic presidential candidate – will also be in town.

GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson attended a Memorial Day Veterans March in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina over the holiday weekend, talking with veterans and meeting voters.

Carly for America SuperPAC opened its South Carolina headquarter office in Greenville, South Carolina Tuesday in support of Carly Fiorina, the only female GOP presidential candidate.

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro’s pro-immigration agenda may have a foot in both the Democratic and GOP ring, depending on how things pan out in the upcoming general election. For his part, Castro is a potential VP nominee.

Even without several key amendments offered by Republican senators, the Senate voted 62 to 37 Friday night, passing the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which President Obama wanted so he could have control over trade negotiations.

GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson is criticizing the Republican primary debate requirements recently issued by RNC Chairman Reince Preibus and Fox News, saying he urges a solution that’s “inclusive of every voice.”

Mike Huckabee says he’ll skip the Iowa Straw Poll. But he was sending a different message four years ago.

The Iowa straw poll is quickly approaching – it’s scheduled for August 8th in Boone – but it’s not clear how many Republican candidates will actually show up for the event.

GOP presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is getting endorsements from fellow Texas Congressmen.

Carly Fiorina—the only female GOP presidential candidate—fired back after Fox News announced its criteria for candidates in the upcoming presidential debate.