Clinton faces a low key Democratic primary challenge
Hillary Clinton nears a potential candidacy in a sparse field with few rivals and limited early debate, prompting questions about timing and strategy. Supporters warn against complacency while Republicans press attacks over her State Department record as the party weighs how a quiet primary could shape fundraising, organization, and momentum for the general election.
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Huckabee equates being gay with drinking or profanity
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee argues that being gay is similar to choosing to drink alcohol or use profanity. He says Christians should hold firm convictions on same sex marriage while still accepting friends with different lifestyles.
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Where Dem contenders stand in 2016 race
Washington report shows Clinton keeping low profile with a California address speech planned this month while advisers map a campaign. Biden plans a spring or summer decision with limited campaign prep. O Malley weighing after moving to Bali, teaching at Johns Hopkins, and visits to South Carolina and New Hampshire. Sanders increases activity with New Hampshire return and Iowa plans as draft movements surface for Warren who remains influential though not running. The piece notes concerns about recovery benefits boosting Wall Street over middle class wages.
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GOP faces foreign policy divide in 2016 race
A split emerges among likely 2016 contenders over ISIS and U S ground troops with Scott Walker signaling readiness to deploy if needed while Lindsey Graham calls for boots on the ground in Iraq and Syria. Mike Huckabee touts social conservative appeals by likening being gay to consuming alcohol or profanity, highlighting the value conflicts shaping early donor and voter messaging.
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