GOP lawmakers clash over expanding Medicaid funding
Governors across parties face resistance from conservative legislators opposing Medicaid expansion under Obamacare. Some GOP leaders now back expansion or reforms, arguing federal money helps their states, while others push to reject billions despite broader support, with key figures like Tennessee's Bill Haslam pushing a limited plan.
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Perry Hopes Record Can Trump Oops in 2016 Bid
Texas Governor Rick Perry weighs a 2016 presidential run banking on a strong Texas economy and job gains since 2001 while facing scrutiny over the 2011 Oops moment. Report notes Perry's incentives funds and related audits, plus his gun culture image shaping his national pitch.
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Jeb Bush Signals 2016 Run Amid Western Campaign Buzz
Jeb Bush publicly says he will actively explore a 2016 presidential bid affecting the GOP field. His move creates pressure on rivals while highlighting a potential dynastic race against Hillary Clinton and shaping the party’s middle ground before early primaries.
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Possible 2016 race shifts if Clinton does not run
The piece surveys potential contenders who could rise if Hillary Clinton opts out. It highlights Biden as sidelined by Clinton’s dominance, while Warren, Cuomo, Sanders, and Gillibrand are noted as prominent, reformist, or fundraising figures with varying paths to the nomination.
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