The 2016 IN and OUT thread.

[Statistikhengst]

NO. 14​

Former Governor Rick Perry (R-TX):

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry (R) announced his run for the presidency as a Republican on Thursday, 04 June, 2015, 11:57 AM CST, at an event in Dallas, Texas, 523 days before the 2016 Presidential Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8th (the latest possible day to hold the election according to our laws) of that year.

His announcement was recorded in all of the major media:

Perry launches 2016 bid for White House Fox News

Rick Perry launches comeback bid for White House - CNNPolitics.com

Rick Perry Announces 2016 Bid a Re-Do From 2012 - ABC News

Election 2016 Rick Perry launches second run for president - CBS News

After oops Rick Perry is ready to try again - The Washington Post

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Announces 2016 Presidential Bid - NBC News

Rick Perry launches 2016 presidential campaign

A humbled Rick Perry is asking America for a second chance

Former Governor Rick Perry Presidential Campaign Video C-SPAN.org


His WIKI:

Rick Perry - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

His campaign website:

Perry for President - Tested leadership. Proven results.


Good luck for former Gov. Perry and his campaign team.

 

[Statistikhengst]

So, 73 days have now passed since Sen. Ted Cruz was the first official presidential candidate declared for the 2016 cycle and as of today, there are now 14 official candidates, 10 R and 4 D.

In order to keep a good overview, I have placed the preliminary data in one easy-to-read table:

Of course, even more candidates could enter into the fray, that is always a possibility, but the four names on the list are GOPers who are making all of the moves that indicate that they are in the race. Gov. Bobby Jindal has even indicated a date: 06/24. And as I was creating this posting, Jeb Bush just announced he will make his presidential announcement on 06/15.

Donald Trump has also indicated an announcement date of 06/16, but no one really knows if it has anything to do with the presidency at all, and Donald Trump has not formed an exploratory committee, which is part of FEC guidelines. There is also a possibility that Jim Webb (D-VA) might join the Democratic field, but at this time, it is only speculation.

I thought that this information might be helpful.

 

[Statistikhengst]

NO. 15​

Former Governor Jeb Bush (R-FL):

Former Florida Governor John Ellis "Jeb" Bush (R) announced his run for the presidency as a Republican on Monday, 15 June, 2015, circa 4:10 PM EST, at a rally at Miami-Dade College, Miami, Florida, 512 days before the 2016 Presidential Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8th (the latest possible day to hold the election according to our laws) of that year.

His announcement was recorded in all of the major media:

Jeb Bush 2016 In announcement speech Jeb says I will run to win - POLITICO

Jeb Bush 2016 Full text of Jeb Bush s presidential announcement - POLITICO

Jeb Bush interrupted by immigration protesters - CNNPolitics.com

Jeb Bush Announces 2016 Presidential Campaign I Will Run To Win - ABC News

Jeb Bush promises optimism consistency in 2016 bid - CBS News

Jeb Bush Invokes Baltimore Protests In Presidential Campaign Kickoff


Here is the CSPAN video of his speech:



Jeb Bush is the son of former President George H. W. Bush (1989-1993) and also the brother of former President George W. Bush (2001-2009) and thus just made history as being the only candidate in our entire history to announce his candidacy as the third member of a "presidential" family. Interesting is to note that neither of the former Presidents Bush were at Jeb's rally in Miami yesterday, perhaps a deliberate strategy on Jeb's part to indicate that he is his own man.

Jeb Bush is considered a top-tier candidate for the Republican nomination and many consider him to be the GOP establishment favorite, expecting a Bush vs. Clinton redux of 1992, this time with Jeb against Hillary. He is now the 11th declared Republican presidential candidate and at least 3 more are expected to announce (Jindal, Kasich and Walker).

His Wiki:

Jeb Bush - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia


His Website:

All in for Jeb Jeb Bush For President

He also has an interesting logo:

Good luck to former Gov. Bush and his campaign team.

 

[Statistikhengst]

NO. 16​

Real Estate Mogul Donald Trump (R):

Real Estate Mogul Donald J. Trump announced his run for the presidency on Tuesday, 16 June, 2015, at 11:22 AM EST, from the Trump Towers in NYC, New York, 511 days before the 2016 Presidential Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8th (the latest possible day to hold the election according to our laws) of that year. He did not explicitly say that he was running for the nomination as a Republican, but the current assumption is that he will be competing for the Republican nomination.

His announcement was carried on most media, also on social media.

Donald Trump Announces 2016 Presidential Campaign We Are Going Make our Country Great Again - ABC News

Donald Trump Says He s Running For President - NBC News

Trump announces White House bid joins crowded GOP field Fox News

Trump on 2016 I m In America - Daniel Doherty




His Wiki:

Donald Trump - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia


His campaign website:

Let s Make America Great Again Donald J Trump Presidential Exploratory Committee


Good luck to Donald Trump and his campaign team.

 

[ScienceRocks]

I hope two or three more Democrats will join!!! Hopefully, some popular governors. There's been primaries with 10-12 candates on the republican side. If it makes it to 15 or more...Well, we'll have history!

 

[Statistikhengst]

NO. 17​

Governor "Bobby" Jindal (R-LA):

Governor Piyush "Bobby" Jindal (R-LA) announced his run for the presidency as a Republican on Wednesday, 24 June, 2015, at 5:00 PM CST, at an event in Kenner, LA, in his original congressional district in Louisiana, 503 days before the 2016 Presidential Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8th (the latest possible day to hold the election according to our laws) of that year.

His announcement was carried on most media, also on social media.

This makes Gov. Jindal the 13th declared candidate for the Republican nomination for President in 2016. He is the first serious Indian American presidential candidate.

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal I m Running for President - NBC News

Bobby Jindal just announced his 2016 bid - Business Insider

Declared 2016 GOP candidate Bobby Jindal

Bobby Jindal announces entry into 2016 presidential race - The Washington Post

Now Louisiana Gov. Jindal Is in the GOP Race - ABC News

Louisiana Gov. Jindal announces 2016 White House bid Fox News




His WIKI:

Bobby Jindal - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

His website:

BobbyJindal.com

Good luck to Gov. Jindal and his campaign team.

 

[Statistikhengst]

NO. 18​

Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ):

Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) announced his run for the presidency as a Republican on Tuesday, 30 June, 2015, at circa 1:00 PM EST, at an event at Livingston High School, Livingston, New Jersey, 497 days before the 2016 Presidential Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8th (the latest possible day to hold the election according to our laws) of that year.

This makes Gov. Christie the 14th declared candidate for the Republican nomination for President in 2016.

His announcement was covered in all of the major media and social media as well:

Chris Christie Joins Presidential Race - NBC News

Christie announces 2016 White House bid vows I mean what I say Fox News

Chris Christie launches 2016 presidential bid from New Jersey - CNNPolitics.com

Republican Christie launches 2016 bid promises straight talk Reuters

Chris Christie Announces 2016 Presidential Campaign With Swipes At Obama Hillary Clinton - ABC News

Election 2016 Chris Christie announces presidential campaign - CBS News

Chris Christie goes back home to launch his long-shot 2016 bid - The Washington Post

Governor Chris Christie R-NJ Presidential Video C-SPAN.org
(video at the link)

And although this is the first time I note coverage from outside of the US of a presidential announcement, this one is interesting:

Chris Christie im US-Wahlkampf - Kandidat mit gro er Klappe - Politik - S ddeutsche.de

Gov. Christie's WIKI:

Chris Christie - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

And his campaign website:

Chris Christie for President


Good luck to Gov. Christie and his campaign team.

 

[Statistikhengst]

NO. 19​

Former Senator Jim Webb (D-VA):

Former Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) announced his run for the presidency as a Democrat on Thursday, 02 July, 2015, with an announcement at his campaign website and in an email to Democratic supporters, 495 days before the 2016 Presidential Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8th (the latest possible day to hold the election according to our laws) of that year.

This makes Sen. Webb with 5th declared candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 2016. To the best of my knowledge, he is also the first Democratic candidate for president once who served in a major cabinet post for a Republican President in the past: he was Ronald Reagan's Secretary of the Navy.

His announcement was covered in all of the major media and social media as well:

Former Democratic Senator Webb announces White House campaign Reuters

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/03/us/politics/jim-webb-presidential-campaign.html?_r=1

Jim Webb Announces 2016 Presidential Run - NBC News

Jim Webb announces 2016 Democratic bid - Gabriel Debenedetti - POLITICO

Jim Webb announces 2016 presidential bid - CNNPolitics.com

Democrat Jim Webb joins 2016 White House race Fox News

Jim Webb Announces 2016 Democratic Presidential Bid Challenging Hillary Clinton - ABC News

Jim Webb says he s running for president - CBS News


His WIKI:

Jim Webb - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

And his campaign website:

Jim Webb 2016 Leadership You Can Trust


Good luck to former Sen. Webb and his campaign team.

 

[ScienceRocks]

I hope Biden runs and maybe Al gore.

Now that would make two interesting primaries.

 

[Statistikhengst]

NO. 20​

Governor Scott Walker (R-WI):

Governor Scott Walker (R-WI) announced his run for the presidency as a Republican on Monday, 13 July, 2015, at 6:47 PM EST, at an event in Waukesha, Wisconsin, 484 days before the 2016 Presidential Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8th (the latest possible day to hold the election according to our laws) of that year.

This makes Gov. Walker the 15th declared candidate for the Republican nomination for President in 2016 and the 20th major candidate overall for 2016. Another Midwest Governor, John Kasich (R-OH), is expected to announce on July 21st.

Walker's announcement was covered in all of the major media and social media as well:

Scott Walker officially enters 2016 presidential race - CNNPolitics.com

Walker announces 2016 White House bid vows to fight for America Fox News

Scott Walker Makes It Official I m Running for President - ABC News

Scott Walker s 2016 election promise I know how to fight and win - CBS News

Walker I d Rather Take the Fight to Islamic Terrorists Than Wait for Them to Come to Us - Cortney O Brien

Wisconsin s Scott Walker enters Republican race vowing to fight for America Reuters

Scott Walker Makes 2016 Run Official - NBC News

Scott Walker Announces He s Running For President In 2016

Scott Walker vows to turn back clock on taxes to Reagan era - Washington Times

Scott Walker vows to fight and win with a conservative message for 2016 - The Washington Post

And a video of the Governor's speech:



Gov. Walker is considered a top-tier Republican candidate for President, and GOP nomination polling confirms this.



His WIKI:

Scott Walker politician - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia


And his campaign website:

Scott Walker for America

Which has an interesting logo:

Good luck to Gov. Walker and his campaign team.

 

[Statistikhengst]

NO. 21​

Governor John Kasich (R-OH):

Governor John Kasich (R-OH) announced his run for the presidency as a Republican on Tuesday, 21 July, 2015, at circa 11:48 EST, at an event in Columbus, Ohio, my home-state , 476 days before the 2016 Presidential Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8th (the latest possible day to hold the election according to our laws) of that year.

This makes Gov. Kasich the 16th declared candidate for the Republican nomination for President in 2016 and the 21st major candidate overall for 2016.

His announcement covered in all of the major media and social media as well:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/us/politics/john-kasich-election-2016-presidential-race.html

Ohio Gov. John Kasich Announces He s Running for President - NBC News

Ohio Gov. Kasich Is 16th Notable Entry Into GOP Race - ABC News

John Kasich 2016 announcement rounds out field - CNNPolitics.com

Inside the Beltway John Kasich Last but not least and No. 16 on the GOP presidential roster - Washington Times

Ohio Gov. Kasich joins GOP race with message of conservatism compassion - The Washington Post

Gov. Kasich enters GOP White House race touting skills and experience Fox News


He has an interesting logo:

His WIKI:

John Kasich - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

His campaign website:

Home - John Kasich

Good luck to Gov. Kasich and his campaign team.

 

[ScienceRocks]

I can't believe how many republicans have jumped in but very few democrats. Very one sided election.

 

[Statistikhengst]

An update of all of the presidential announcements to date, in table format:

 

[Statistikhengst]

NO. 22​

Former Governor Jim Gilmore (R-VA):

Former Governor Jim Gilmore (R-VA) announced his run for the presidency as a Republican on Wednesday, 29 July, 2015, per official filing as a Republican candidate for President with the FEC , 468 days before the 2016 Presidential Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8th (the latest possible day to hold the election according to our laws) of that year.

Usually, a candidate makes a public announcement and then, within days, files with the FEC. Former Gov. Gilmore is doing it the other way around.

His entry into the race was reported here:

Jim Gilmore 2016 Presidential announcement widens GOP field - POLITICO

Ex-Virginia Gov. Gilmore files paperwork for White House bid Fox News

Former Va. Gov. Jim Gilmore Files Paperwork for Presidential Run - NBC News


His bid for the White House is considered by all, without exception, to be the longest of longshots. He has not teams on the ground in any state and has raised no money at all. He has no name recognition whatsoever and is polling 0% in GOP nomination poll. In 2008, he announced a run for the presidency and pulled out one month later.
This now makes two candidates for President from VA, both extreme long-shots, the other candidate being Jim Webb (D). That being said, Gilmore did some substantial things during his tenure as Governor of Virginia from 1998-2002.

Gov. Gilmore's WIKI:

Jim Gilmore - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia


And his campaign website:

Jim Gilmore for America

His campaign logo:

Good luck to former Gov. Gilmore and his team, when it is put together.

 

[Statistikhengst]

NO. 23​

Professor Lawrence "Larry" Lessig (D):

Harvard Law School Professor Larry Lessig (MA) announced his run for the presidency as a Democrat on Sunday, 06 September, 2015, with an announcement at his campaign website, 429 days before the 2016 Presidential Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8th (the latest possible day to hold the election according to our laws) of that year.

This makes Sen. Webb with 5th declared candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 2016. Professor Lessig's path to running for the presidency is unique in that he set a goal of raising $1,000,000 in small donations as a key to deciding to run.

His announcement is being covered in the media pretty slowly:

Harvard Professor Larry Lessig Says He's Running for President

Lessig hits $1M benchmark for White House bid - CNNPolitics.com


His WIKI:

Lawrence Lessig - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

And his campaign website:

Larry Lessig for President 2016 – Support Lessig 2016 | Fixing democracy can't wait. Help Lessig change the way campaigns are funded Now!

Good luck to Prof. Lessig and his campaign team.

 

[Preacher]

NO. 23​

Professor Lawrence "Larry" Lessig (D):

Harvard Law School Professor Larry Lessig (MA) announced his run for the presidency as a Democrat on Sunday, 06 September, 2015, with an announcement at his campaign website, 429 days before the 2016 Presidential Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8th (the latest possible day to hold the election according to our laws) of that year.

This makes Sen. Webb with 5th declared candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 2016. Professor Lessig's path to running for the presidency is unique in that he set a goal of raising $1,000,000 in small donations as a key to deciding to run.

His announcement is being covered in the media pretty slowly:

Harvard Professor Larry Lessig Says He's Running for President

Lessig hits $1M benchmark for White House bid - CNNPolitics.com


His WIKI:

Lawrence Lessig - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

And his campaign website:

Larry Lessig for President 2016 – Support Lessig 2016 | Fixing democracy can't wait. Help Lessig change the way campaigns are funded Now!

Good luck to Prof. Lessig and his campaign team.

Eh the more to take support from Clinton the better!

 

[RedTeamTex]

Excellent thread, Stat. Thanks for taking the time and effort.

Take a big breath, and by the time the 2016 presidential campaign obits are over let's hope you don't have carpel tunnel syndrome!

 

[Statistikhengst]

Excellent thread, Stat. Thanks for taking the time and effort.

Take a big breath, and by the time the 2016 presidential campaign obits are over let's hope you don't have carpel tunnel syndrome!

LOL. Thanks. fingers and hands are reporting "ok"!

 

[Statistikhengst]

On September 11, 2015, Republican candidate Rick Perry (no. 14) was the first candidate to drop out of the race.

Rick Perry abandons presidential run - POLITICO

Rick Perry Drops Out of 2016 Presidential Race

Rick Perry Drops Out of Presidential Race

Election 2016: Rick Perry drops out of 2016 presidential race

He entered the race on June 4th, 2015.

Elapsed time = 99 days.

Rick Perry's campaign lasted 99 days, or about 3 and 1/3 months.

There are now 16 Republican candidates for President instead of 17.

 

[candycorn]

On September 11, 2015, Republican candidate Rick Perry (no. 14) was the first candidate to drop out of the race.

Rick Perry abandons presidential run - POLITICO

Rick Perry Drops Out of 2016 Presidential Race

Rick Perry Drops Out of Presidential Race

Election 2016: Rick Perry drops out of 2016 presidential race

He entered the race on June 4th, 2015.

Elapsed time = 99 days.

Rick Perry's campaign lasted 99 days, or about 3 and 1/3 months.

There are now 16 Republican candidates for President instead of 17.

Wonder if he said "oops" when explaining his decision to his staff. I doubt he even told them in person actually.