The "Who is running?" tea leaves thread

[Mr. Morden]

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/11/scott-walker-congress-members-need-not-apply-for-2016-presidential-bid/

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Walker also reiterated that he's open to a 2016 presidential run, but hasn't made up his mind yet ("I don’t rule anything out").

[Likely Voter]

Walker went on to say that "ideally the nominee should be a governor, probably of a mid-westerns state, and ideally one that has a reputation for great cheese, as all Americans love great cheese"

/snark

[Mr. Morden]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/rubycramer/elizabeth-warren-financial-backer-tells-donors-no-chance-on?bftw=

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[Mr. Morden]

link

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[Mr. Morden]

Sanders insists that if he runs for president, it wouldn't be as a "spoiler".  And that it's an open question as to whether he'd run as a Democrat or a 3rd party / independent candidate:

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/bernie-sanders-2016-election-100020.html

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Meanwhile, Rand Paul says that the GOP should nominate a presidential candidate just like Rand Paul.  When asked if it wouldn't be wise for the GOP to nominate a Washington outsider, he gave this response:

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rand-paul-on-fox-americans-want-someone-like-myself-in-2016/

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[Mr. Morden]

The New Republic excerpts a bit from "Double Down" about Jeb Bush not running in 2012 because he was too poor (apparently not a joke).....which may be relevant for 2016 as well:

http://www.newrepublic.com/article/115622/jeb-bush-says-hes-too-poor-run-president

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[Mr. Morden]

None of the Democratic 2016ers were visiting Iowa in the first half of this year, but in the last couple of months, we've had visits by Biden, Dean, and Klobuchar.  Next up to visit Iowa?  Brian Schweitzer:

http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/11/14/montana-democrat-brian-schweitzer-to-speak-in-iowa-next-month/article

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[RogueBeaver]

Ryan seems set on becoming W&M chair next year, but hasn't ruled out a POTUS run. So one leak one way, another the other, never 2 prez/W&M consecutively.

[RogueBeaver]

So this WaPo article on "GOP elders" wanting a governor quotes Branstad (who wanted a governor last time and won't endorse anyone), McCain and Cornyn.

[RogueBeaver]

Hamby on the Christie-Jindal feud over the RGA chairmanship.

Rubio on FP.

[Mr. Morden]

A few quick hits:

Cuomo

http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/erie-county-politics/cuomo-unfazed-by-christie-poll-says-i-am-not-running-for-president-20131121

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Jindal

Jindal again says "I don't know" when asked about his 2016 plans:

http://theadvocate.com/home/7627667-125/jindal-dont-focus-on-2016

Sanders

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/president-bernie-sanders-vt-senator-fuels-2016-rumors-on-msnbc/

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[Mr. Morden]

Need more evidence that Walker is already looking ahead to 2016?  When asked what foreign policy experience he would bring to a presidential ticket, did Walker respond that it's only 2013, and that it's too early to be thinking about the 2016 election, and so it was a silly question?

No.  He treated the question seriously, and gave the following response:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/11/22/walker-governor-media-blitz/3681107/

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[RogueBeaver]

MJS on the Cheesemen. saying that while Ryan has the early advantage there's still plenty of time.

[Lief 🗽]

Ted Cruz recently murdered some animals for fun with Steve King.

[IceSpear]

If only they invited Cheney to come along.

[Mr. Morden]

Schweitzer continues to hint that he's considering a run:

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/191304-schweitzer-sparks-speculation-over-2016

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Meanwhile, Santorum is interviewed by RCP, and says "I would do it differently" the next time around (should he run again):

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[RogueBeaver]

He also talked about Obama being a corporatist and whether Hillary would be a progressive or go "hard right" if she won the nomination.

[Mr. Morden]

He also talked about Obama being a corporatist and whether Hillary would be a progressive or go "hard right" if she won the nomination.

Who's "he"?  Santorum or Schweitzer?

[RogueBeaver]

Schweitzer.

[Paul Kemp]

Ted Cruz recently murdered some animals for fun with Steve King.

Just two mask-faces hanging out.

[Mr. Morden]

In the last few seconds of this video:

http://www.msnbc.com/up/watch/schweitzer-wants-to-visit-all-iowa-counties-71694915599

Schweitzer makes the comments about wanting to visit every county in Iowa.

[RogueBeaver]

Clintons are rebuilding their relationship with the black community.

[Mr. Morden]

Dean is back to saying "never say never" about a possible 2016 run:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/rubycramer/will-howard-dean-pinch-hit-for-elizabeth-warren-in-2016

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Dean also gave this quote to Political Wire two weeks ago:

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/11/16/what_would_howard_dean_do.html

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[Miles]

Why Walker could be a good contender:

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[Morning in Atlas]

Add another name to the pot.

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