Decision 2016: All Out War

[JoeyOCanada]

"And that's why I must announce that I will not be seeking the Presidency."

MARCH 3, 2015 - Today at a speech that everyone had anticipated to be a Presidential announcement speech, Hillary Clinton announced that she would not be seeking the Democratic nomination for President, claiming that she already had her shot in 2008 and did not want to overshadow any other candidates.

[vanteran]

This sounds great

[LoneStarDem]

This sounds great

Interesting..... I still think the GOP wins.

[JoeyOCanada]

"You must make America great again!"

APRIL 1, 2015 - In a stunner today, businessman Donald Trump announced that he would be seeking the Republican nomination in 2016. However, hours later, he announced that it was an April Fools' joke and that he would not be running. He claimed that whoever won the nomination would make America great again.

[vanteran]

It's going to be intriguing to see who decides to run for the Democratic nomination now that Hillary is out of the race and who emerges as both their and the GOP's frontrunners.

[Pericles]

President Biden imo.

[JoeyOCanada]

"Obama? How about O'Malley?"

APRIL 3, 2015 - Former Governor of Maryland Martin O'Malley today announced he would be seeking the Democratic nomination for President. He is the first Democrat to announce.


"It's time for the Republicans to take back the White House!"

APRIL 4, 2015 - Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal became the first Republican to declare that he would be seeking the nomination for President in 2016.


"We'll continue down the road that Barack started!"

APRIL 9, 2015 - Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro announced that he would be seeking the Democratic nomination in 2016.


"My brother and my dad did it, why not me?"

APRIL 10, 2015 - Former Governor of Florida, son of President George H.W. Bush and brother of President George W. Bush, Jeb Bush announced today that he would be running for the Republican nomination. Jeb became the immediate frontrunner following his nomination.

[JoeyOCanada]

"I will be the first woman in the White House."

APRIL 13, 2015 - Attorney General of California Kamala Harris today announced that she would be seeking the 2016 Democratic nomination.


"I will fight...for you!"

APRIL 14, 2015 - Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo has announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for President.


"It's time for a change in Washington!"

APRIL 14, 2015 - Ohio Governor John Kasich has announced that he will be seeking the 2016 Republican nomination for President.


"I want to continue fighting for you guys!"

APRIL 18, 2015 - 2012 vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan has announced that he will be seeking the 2016 Republican nomination for President.

[Trans Rights Are Human Rights]

Ryan wasn't Speaker of the House until October.

[JoeyOCanada]

Ryan wasn't Speaker of the House until October.

Edited.

[vanteran]

I’m not so sure Kamala would seek the presidency as she doesn’t yet have the high-level name recognition/resume boost that would come with being a Senator. Interesting that Paul Ryan chooses to run without Hillary in the race.

[JoeyOCanada]

"Now I'll be the first man!"

APRIL 22, 2015 - Vice President Joe Biden has announced that he will be seeking the Democratic nomination for President in 2016. He becomes the immediate frontrunner in the race. Surprisingly, President Obama withholds his endorsement, claiming that all candidates must have an equal shot at the nomination.


"The future is bright!"

APRIL 23, 2015 - One day after Joe Biden announced, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President.

[JoeyOCanada]

Democratic Presidential primaries, polling
Joe Biden - 39.5%
Bernie Sanders - 23.3%
Julian Castro - 13.3%
Andrew Cuomo - 9.5%
Martin O'Malley - 4.1%
Kamala Harris - 2.3%
Undecided - 8%

Joe Biden is the current frontrunner in the Democratic race as all those who have decided to run for the Democratic nomination have announced. Bernie Sanders is down by double digits but is adamant that he can make up the ground.

[JoeyOCanada]

"It's time for the Republicans to take back the White House!"

MAY 1, 2015 - Senator Marco Rubio today announced that he will be seeking the Republican nomination for President in 2016.


"TrusTED.

MAY 3, 2015 - Senator Ted Cruz has announced that he will be seeking the 2016 Republican nomination for President.


"It's time for a woman in the White House!"

MAY 9, 2015 - Failed 2012 Republican candidate Michele Bachmann has announced that she will be taking another shot at it as she will be seeking the 2016 Republican nomination.

[Continential]

Democratic Presidential primaries, polling
Joe Biden - 39.5%
Bernie Sanders - 23.3%
Julian Castro - 13.3%
Andrew Cuomo - 9.5%
Martin O'Malley - 4.1%
Kamala Harris - 2.3%
Undecided - 8%

Joe Biden is the current frontrunner in the Democratic race as all those who have decided to run for the Democratic nomination have announced. Bernie Sanders is down by double digits but is adamant that he can make up the ground.

Sanders was known by barely anyone in early 2015.

[JoeyOCanada]

Democratic Presidential primaries, polling
Joe Biden - 39.5%
Bernie Sanders - 23.3%
Julian Castro - 13.3%
Andrew Cuomo - 9.5%
Martin O'Malley - 4.1%
Kamala Harris - 2.3%
Undecided - 8%

Joe Biden is the current frontrunner in the Democratic race as all those who have decided to run for the Democratic nomination have announced. Bernie Sanders is down by double digits but is adamant that he can make up the ground.

Sanders was known by barely anyone in early 2015.

That's alright, just doing this for fun

[JoeyOCanada]

"I can do it with your help!"

MAY 13, 2015 - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has announced that he will be seeking the 2016 Republican nomination.


"I can see the Presidency from my house!"

MAY 15, 2015 - Former Governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin has announced that she will be seeking the 2016 Republican nomination.


"I'm ready to work for you America!"

MAY 27, 2015 - Former Governor of Utah Jon Hunstman, Jr. has today announced that he will be seeking the 2016 Republican nomination for President. This puts the Republican field at 11 candidates.

[LoneStarDem]

Crazy, Whacky, Nutty Michelle Bachman needs to be in a mental institution.

[JoeyOCanada]

"The Republicans are what we need!"

JUNE 1, 2015 - Former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee has announced that he will be seeking the 2016 Republican nomination.


"Obama and the Democrats need to go!"

JUNE 8, 2015 - Former Pennsylvania Senator and failed 2012 Republican candidate Rick Santorum has announced that he will be seeking the Republican nomination in 2016. This brings the Republican field to 13.

[JoeyOCanada]

Republican Presidential primaries, polling
Jeb Bush - 13.2%
Paul Ryan - 11.1%
John Kasich - 8.6%
Ted Cruz - 8.2%
Marco Rubio - 6.3%
Jon Huntsman, Jr. - 5.9%
Sarah Palin - 4.2%
Chris Christie - 4.0%
Mike Huckabee - 2.3%
Rick Santorum - 1.8%
Michelle Bachmann - 1.3%
Bobby Jindal - 0.8%
Undecided - 32.3%

The Republican primary field is a very broad one and while Jeb Bush is in the lead, there is no clear frontrunner as nearly half of Republicans are currently undecided.

[JoeyOCanada]

JULY 31, 2015 - The first Democratic primary debate was held today featuring all 6 Democratic candidates. The debate was contentious and saw a few gaffes from Joe Biden which Bernie Sanders and Andrew Cuomo were quick to jump on.

Kamala Harris held her own in comparison to the bigwigs while Julian Castro seemingly collapsed under the pressure. Martin O'Malley was pretty much non-existent during the debate.

Overall, Bernie Sanders was seen as the winner of the debate while Kamala Harris was seen as the runner-up.
Democratic primary polling
Joe Biden - 38.6%
Bernie Sanders - 23.9%
Andrew Cuomo - 10.6%
Julian Castro - 9.8%
Kamala Harris - 6.3%
Martin O'Malley - 3.2%
Undecided - 7.6%