Don Gonyea

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Q&A: Ohio Gov. John Kasich. He Does It His Way

Friday, June 05, 2015

The latest name to make serious noise about a 2016 White House bid is the Republican governor of a state long been considered a key to GOP chances of winning the presidency — Ohio.

John Kasich, 63, a former congressman and one-time chairman of the House Budget Committee, has just ...

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Why Jeb Bush Can't Bank On Faith Like His Brother Did

Wednesday, June 03, 2015

Bush, who is likely running for president, is a firm Catholic. But that might not be enough for evangelical Christians in Iowa who see him as moderate and are looking elsewhere.

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Rick Santorum Announces Another Run For GOP's Presidential Nominee

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Former Pa. Sen. Rick Santorum joined the list of 2016 Republican presidential contenders on Wednesday. Santorum, the surprise winner of the 2012 Iowa Caucuses, may have a tough task ahead of him.

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Rick Santorum To Launch Second White House Bid

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is expected to announce another bid for the White House on Wednesday.

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Former Texas Gov. Perry Prepares To Announce Presidential Bid

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Haunted by memories of his debate debacle four years ago, Rick Perry says he's healthier and better prepared this time. Last week, the Republican was in Iowa drumming up support for another campaign.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham Is 'Having A Blast' As He Preps Presidential Run

Monday, May 18, 2015

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is ready to join the crowded 2016 presidential race — and he's having a blast in doing it.

The defense hawk and pragmatic Republican said Monday morning on CBS's This Morning that he would make an announcement on June 1 about his plans, but ...

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Sen. Graham To Announce In June If He's Joining GOP Presidential Race

Monday, May 18, 2015

Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina was in Iowa over the weekend for the state GOP's annual Lincoln Day Dinner. In all, 11 official or likely presidential hopefuls were there.

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GOP Presidential Race Revs Its Motors At Iowa Dinner

Sunday, May 17, 2015

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Jeb Bush Backtracks On Iraq, Says He 'Interpreted The Question Wrong, I Guess'

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Jeb Bush is walking back an answer on the Iraq war, in which he had said he would have authorized the invasion — even knowing what we know now.

"I interpreted the question wrong, I guess," he told conservative Sean Hannity on Hannity's radio show Tuesday afternoon. "I was talking ...

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Jeb Bush Faces Criticism Over Iraq War Comments

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Jeb Bush's last name is one of the biggest stumbling blocks to his becoming president. He has vowed that he's his own man, but he now says he would also have authorized the Iraq War — even knowing what we know now.

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Political Postcard: Still Love For Bill Clinton In A Place Called Hope

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Mike Huckabee kicked off his second run for the White House this week in Arkansas, a state where he has deep roots that he shares with another famous politician — Bill Clinton.

Huckabee and Clinton were both governors of the Southern state for more than a decade, and they also ...

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Huckabee Hopes Evangelical Voters Are Tying Yellow Ribbons For Him

Wednesday, May 06, 2015

Mike Huckabee is back on the campaign trail after finishing second for the GOP nomination in 2008. In his latest run, he's harking back to an even earlier time, with 1970s icon Tony Orlando.

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Mike Huckabee Announces Bid For Republican Presidential Nomination

Tuesday, May 05, 2015

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee launched his second White House bid Tuesday.

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Republican Field To Gain 3 New Presidential Hopefuls

Monday, May 04, 2015

After months of talking about likely 2016 presidential hopefuls, the Republican field is suddenly growing fast. Three more candidates will enter the race Monday and Tuesday, including...

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Days After Riots, Baltimore Orioles Played With No Fans Present

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

The Baltimore Orioles played the Chicago White Sox Wednesday with no fans present. The Orioles moved the game time up in order to comply with the city's curfew in the wake of riots.

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Union Head Presses Candidates, Clinton, On Trade

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO, said presidential candidates can't "hedge their bets" when it comes to trade. But that's exactly what Hillary Clinton has done so far.

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As Governors Eye The White House, Home Takes A Back Seat

Friday, April 24, 2015

Governing is messy, but slumping approval ratings for hopefuls like Scott Walker and Chris Christie likely won't have much impact on the presidential contest.

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GOP Presidential Hopeful Rand Paul Clashes With Media

Friday, April 10, 2015

Rand Paul kicked off his campaign with media interviews and stops in states with early nominating contests. Reporters wanted to know if he'd shifted his views to better appeal to GOP voters.

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Rand Paul Vows To 'Take Our Country Back' In Presidential Candidacy Speech

Tuesday, April 07, 2015

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul announced his candidacy for president Tuesday in Louisville, Ky. In a speech to supporters, Sen. Paul vowed to "take our country back."

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Sen. Ted Cruz Becomes First Republican To Announce Presidential Candidacy

Monday, March 23, 2015

Texas Sen. Cruz became the first official candidate for president in the 2016 election Monday. In a speech at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., Cruz said, "God isn't done with America yet."

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