The 2016 presidential election is just around the corner, and Texas Senator Ted Cruz announced his bid for the White House today during a speech at Liberty University. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is expected to begin his announcement next week with a five-state tour. More from “Washington Times”:
Rand Paul will formally announce his candidacy for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination during a five-day, five-state tour next month, Republicans familiar with the Kentucky senator’s plans told The Washington Times.
Mr. Paul will first announce his decision in Louisville at noon on April 7, then travel to New Hampshire on April 8, Charleston, South Carolina, on April 9, Iowa City on April 10 and Las Vegas on April 11.
The first Republican primary debate is scheduled for August 15, 2015 in Ohio. Before then, many other possible GOP candidates, such as Dr. Ben Carson, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and others, are expected to make decisions about entering the race. Meanwhile, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who continues to crush potential GOP candidates in the polls, is expected to announce her decision to run for president on the Democratic side by mid-April. National JournalToday he gives his last paid speech before his announcement in a few weeks.
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