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Campaign staffers now targeted by oppos, no longer off limits

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On a Monday, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s PAC hired Liz Mair to guide social media and online communications. Within 48 hours, Mair resigned — a victim of past remarks that did not sit well in Iowa, an early primary state. In an age of detailed oppo research and attack politics, Mair provides a cautionary tale for presidential campaigns where targets are no longer candidates themselves, but also staffers. “The danger level has risen,” said Democratic campaign veteran Tad Devine to…

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Fresh Gallup poll — Hillary Clinton: Best known, and still best liked

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According to a new poll (taken just as the controversy about her private email account was breaking), Hillary Clinton remains one of the few 2016 presidential candidates to have a significantly higher favorable (50 percent) than unfavorable (39 percent) rating among the American public. And 89 percent have enough knowledge of her to form an opinion, by far the most of any person who is contemplating a run for the White House next year. However, it should be noted that…

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Republicans seek the perfect date (read: candidate) for 2016

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Let’s say, for a moment, that America has given you the job of picking the perfect candidate for president. Good luck, Mr. or Ms. Voter, deciding what they’ve got to have — and what they can do without. There are all sorts of things to start the list: leadership, vision, charisma, communication skills, and foreign policy cred. And more: fundraising prowess, authenticity, empathy, a keen understanding of the presidency, and maybe a little familiarity with running for the office. And…

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Look for Marco Rubio to announce Newt Gingrich’s endorsement today

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You know how Marco likes to do things…big whispers all Friday morning. Late afternoon press release.  A weekend full of comments.  And a Monday press conference. Developing… Update – Former US Senator Rick Santorum just announced via Twitter his support of Marco Rubio.

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Look for Marco Rubio to announce Newt Gingrich’s endorsement today

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You know how Marco likes to do things…big whispers all Friday morning. Late afternoon press release.  A weekend full of comments.  And a Monday press conference. Developing… Update – Former U.,S. Senator Rick Santorum just announced via Twitter his support of Marco Rubio.

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