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4 way tie for Republicans, Clinton leads Dems PPP's monthly look at the 2016 Republican field for President finds essentially a 4 way tie at the top- Marco Rubio has 16%, Jeb Bush and Chris Christie 15% each, and Rand Paul 14%. Paul Ryan at 9%, Ted Cruz at 7%,... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
Marquette Law School Poll looks at 2016 presidential candidates MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll finds U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan leading the field in his home state for the GOP presidential nomination in 2016, with support from 27 percent of Wisconsin Republican voters and independents who lean Republican.... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
RNC Expands African American Engagement With New Staff Hire WASHINGTON – The Republican National Committee continues to expand its minority engagement with the addition of Kristal Quarker, who will serve as National Field Director for African American Initiatives. This addition comes on the heels of the recent release of the... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
Scott Honour Announces Initial Campaign Team Plymouth, MN - “To effectively communicate my results oriented conservative message to all Minnesotans, I need a great team that helps me run a great campaign. That’s what we’ve started building. “In our state, you can’t win if you don’t run an innovative campaign... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
RGA Names Gail Gitcho Communications Director The Republican Governors Association announced today that Gail Gitcho will join the organization as its Communications Director, assuming responsibility for the RGA’s communications strategy in the 38 gubernatorial elections scheduled to take place between now and the end of 2014. “Gail is one of... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
Dear Friends, I want to thank all of my friends, family, advisors and supporters who have put so much time, thought, prayer, and effort into helping me make a decision on whether to run for the United States Senate. I sincerely thank every potential candidate, all of whom graciously gave... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz to Headline South Carolina Republican Party Silver Elephant Celebration Governor Nikki Haley and Senators Tim Scott, Lindsey Graham, and Jim DeMint also scheduled to speak Columbia, S.C.- The South Carolina Republican Party is honored to welcome U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) as the keynote speaker at... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTY AND SENATOR RAND PAUL ANNOUNCE TRIP TO SOUTH CAROLINA BY SENATOR PAUL Columbia, SC – Today, South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly and U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) announced plans for Senator Paul to visit South Carolina on Friday, June 28, 2013. “We can’t wait... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Announces Regional Political Directors WASHINGTON - Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement announcing the RNC’s Regional Political Directors for the 2014 midterm election cycle: “I am excited to announce new additions to our RNC Political team, a group of talented individuals... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AT DEDICATION OF THE GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY Bush Presidential Center Dallas, Texas 10:42 A.M. CDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Please be seated. To President Bush and Mrs. Bush; to President Clinton and now-former Secretary Clinton; to President George... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Announces Kris Anderson as Research Director WASHINGTON – RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement announcing Kris Anderson as the new Research Director of the Republican National Committee: “I am excited to announce that Kris Anderson has returned to the RNC to head the accomplished... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Announces Amani Council as Director of African American Communications WASHINGTON – RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement announcing Amani Council as Director of African American Communications: “We’re excited to welcome Amani Council to the Republican National Committee as the Director of African American Communications,”... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
Jesse Ventura to Speak at 'United We Stand' Festival Free & Equal is excited to announce that Jesse Ventura has confirmed to speak at the United We Stand Festival, to be held at the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Saturday, June 22nd from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
Sen. Paul Statement on Domestic Drone Use WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen. Rand Paul released the following statement this evening following erroneous reports of a change in his position on the use of domestic drones. “My comments last night left the mistaken impression that my position on drones had changed. “Let... Continue reading
Posted Apr 23, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
Paul Ryan to Address Republicans at Annual Dinner ANNAPOLIS -- Diana Waterman, Chair of the Maryland Republican Party, is pleased to announce that Congressman Paul Ryan is slated to be the speaker at the annual Red, White, and Blue Dinner to be held on June 20, 2013. Mrs. Waterman said,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 15, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
Schedule Alert: Santorum Iowa Trip Canceled Due to Illness Verona, PA - Former Republican presidential candidate and chairman of Patriot Voices Rick Santorum is canceling his scheduled Iowa trip on Monday, April 15 due to an illness. "While traveling in South Carolina on Saturday, Rick Santorum became ill and was... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Names Matt Pinnell State Party Director WASHINGTON – Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus announced the appointment of Matt Pinnell as the new RNC State Party Director. Pinnell will report directly to Chairman Priebus in addition to Political Director Chris McNulty. Chairman Priebus released... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Announces New Staff for Greater Engagement with Asian and Pacific Islander Americans WASHINGTON—RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement announcing Stephen Fong as RNC National Asian and Pacific Islander Field Director and Jason Chung as RNC National Communications Director for Asian and Pacific Islander Engagement:... Continue reading
Posted Apr 9, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
Schedule Alert: Santorum Iowa Trip Canceled Due to Illness Verona, PA - Former Republican presidential candidate and chairman of Patriot Voices Rick Santorum is canceling his scheduled Iowa trip on Monday, April 15 due to an illness. "While traveling in South Carolina on Saturday, Rick Santorum became ill and was... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
RNC Statement on the Passing of Margaret Thatcher WASHINGTON - Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus and Co-Chairman Sharon Day released the following statement on the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher: “On behalf of the Republican Party, I extend our deepest sympathies to the Thatcher family and to the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
DFL Chairman Ken Martin statement on election of GOP Chairman Keith Downey “Congratulations to Rep. Keith Downey on his election as chair of the Minnesota Republican Party. “I wish Chairman Downey success in his new endeavor to rebuild the Minnesota Republican Party. While there are great ideological differences between our... Continue reading
Posted Apr 6, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
New Look Leadership Takes Over Republican Party of Minnesota Keith Downey, Kelly Fenton and Chris Fields elected to lead MNGOP Bloomington, MN - The Republican Party of Minnesota elected a new leadership team today at their State Central Committee meeting in Bloomington. Former State Representative Keith Downey was elected Party... Continue reading
Posted Apr 6, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
RPOF Chairman Announces Staff Departures and Arrivals Tallahassee -- Republican Party of Florida Chairman Lenny Curry today announced key staff departures and arrivals. After leading the Republican Party of Florida since October 2011, Mike Grissom, the party's Executive Director will become Senior Director of Political Affairs for the Florida Chamber... Continue reading
Posted Apr 5, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog
SEN RAND PAUL TO KEYNOTE FIRST ANNUAL NHGOP LIBERTY DINNER Event Will Also Feature Special Guest RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Concord - New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Jennifer Horn today announced that Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) will deliver the keynote address at the first annual NHGOP Liberty Dinner on... Continue reading
Posted Apr 3, 2013 at 2016 Presidential Campaign Blog