Talk:2016 United States presidential election

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Rick Santorum

Rick Santorum announced http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rick-santorum-is-running-for-president-again--and-says-this-time-will-be-different/2014/12/09/0c955498-7fca-11e4-9f38-95a187e4c1f7_story.html?tid=hpModule_f8335a3c-868c-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 73.194.253.75 (talk) 17:58, 10 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

This article is unclear if he is really running yet or if he will run. Is he a candidate or has he expressed intention?ObieGrad (talk) 18:25, 10 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I agree that that article is unclear. There's no direct declaration of candidacy from Santorum himself. and

this article states he "hasn't made a formal announcement yet". However, he is discussing plans for his campaign, which definitely sounds like expression of intent to run--Rollins83 (talk) 20:31, 10 December 2014 (UTC).[reply]

I recreated an intention to run section and put Santorum in it. Any opinion on whether intention to run should be before, or after, exploratory committees?ObieGrad (talk) 14:41, 11 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

ObieGrad, I think you have it listed correctly, with "intention" below "exploratory". Setting up a committee, after all, is a formal step towards a candicacy which holds more weight than mere verbiage.--NextUSprez (talk) 15:39, 11 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I still am having a tough understanding what exactly is the difference between EXPRESSING INTEREST and EXPRESSING INTENTION. I don't think there is a legit way differentiate the two. It's arguable whether or not anyone under Interest was also expressing intention. I really think we have way too many vary factors as to whether or not a candidate is running. Declined, Possible candidates, ones who have said they are interested and/or intend is fine as one group, and exploratory committees. A separation intention group is overkill. Diamond Dave (talk) 17:21, 5 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Rosanne Barr Running

Does this twitter post from Rosanne Barr constitute a candidacy?

https://twitter.com/therealroseanne/status/527164551855218689 ObieGrad (talk) 18:22, 10 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

A little too vague, IMO. "Third party needed or bust"? Not sure how to take that. I don't think it should be taken as an actual declaration, though at the very least it's a big hint that she's looking into to running again in 2016. --Rollins83 (talk) 19:15, 10 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Jim Gilmore hints at running in 2016

Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore is hinting he might run in 2016: http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/gilmore-hints-at-another-presidential-run-in/article_c285e768-0995-5c60-b891-9da7dd9fc843.html. I would add him to the list of potential republican candidates under the "publicly expressed interest" heading, but I don't yet have editing access to the page. Could someone please do this? Thanks in advance.--Cagey Slim (talk) 23:26, 11 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

 Done--Ddcm8991 (talk) 17:49, 12 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Mr. Gilmore was a candidate in '08! This should be said along with his qualifications (VA Gov., etc)Mhoppmann (talk) 21:46, 13 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 15 December 2014

Please add these sources to the entry on Jeb Bush: http://www.businessinsider.com/jeb-bushs-2016-run-would-have-huge-implications-for-the-republican-party-2014-12


http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/first-read/jeb-bush-begins-make-his-move-n268511

http://www.sltrib.com/news/1951581-155/jeb-bush-speaks-in-south-carolina 98.173.176.125 (talk) 22:02, 15 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done We do not want a WP:LINKFARM - the maximum number of references for any candidate is three - Arjayay (talk) 08:26, 16 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 16 December 2014

I feel under Third party and independent candidates

I feel Roger E. Nichols the unity party candidate for president should munched. https://www.facebook.com/nicholsforpresident 

I feel use information that should United States presidential election, 2016. He plan to start campaign around March or April of next year.

Stevendanielsen (talk) 21:51, 16 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done Sorry, but Mr. Nichols dosen't appear to meet the notability standards required to be included on the election page. For starters, he must meet the standards of WP:GNG and/or WP:NPOL and have a standalone wikipedia article. Secondly, his candidacy must be verified by reliable independent sources (which facebook is not). So, for the time being at least, it's unfortunately a no.--BobfromtheBeltway (talk) 16:48, 17 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 18 December 2014

John Thune should be put back on the list of potential candidates. Even though he previously said he wasn't going to run, recent sources now say he's "keeping his options open" and "not ruling out" running for president in 2016. Sources: http://www.kdlt.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40354&Itemid=57, http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/227093-sen-thune-not-closing-door-on-2016-run?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter, http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2014-12-17/thune-doesnt-rule-out-white-house-bid-as-jeb-bush-tests-water Harold0077 (talk) 19:23, 18 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

DoneObieGrad (talk) 14:52, 19 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Republican vs Democrat vs Independent

Okay, so I'm not American, so I may be missing the point here, but why are some candidates being listed as Republican or Democrat when they're clearly Independent, such as Jeff Boss, Vermin whatever et al? Are their candidacies merely misplaced here? --rm 'w avu 03:41, 19 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

They just have to file with FEC for the 2016 Democratic primary. Even though they are lesser-known candidates, that doesn't mean they aren't running as Democrats. Mhoppmann (talk) 23:45, 19 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 1 January 2015

Please move Rick Santorum from the section titled "Publicly expressed an intention to to run" to the section "Publicly expressed interest". Despite what the Wasington Post said, he hasn't made plans to run yet. See this article:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/26/rick-santorum-presidential-run_n_6377802.html 2600:1003:B12E:52D6:F5CC:97E0:63FB:5FCC (talk) 13:23, 1 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Not done for now: Despite what the Wasington Post said... Isn't very convincing. Those sources weigh about evenly I believe, so it isn't enough to change what is there yet. — {{U|Technical 13}} (e • t • c) 17:36, 1 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Respectfully, I disagree with this decision. The Huffington Post article clearly quotes Santorum as saying he hasn't made a decision on running in 2016, and he plainly states the Washington Post got it wrong when it reported that he is already planning to run. In my opinion, it is irresponsible for wikipedia to say someone has "expressed intention" when the person in question clearly says that's not the case. As I see it, when reliable sources are are conflicting or contradictary on matters like these, it would be best to err on the side of caution. In this case, that would mean refraining from upgrading someone's status, so to speak, as a candidate until there is a definitive statement or indication "straight from the house's mouth" and unconflicting reliable reports that clearly support the change.--2600:1003:B11D:20A1:2DA3:9CB5:69C4:6C03 (talk) 00:26, 5 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Mike Huckabee

http://time.com/3652893/mike-huckabee-ends-fox-show-to-explore-presidential-run/ From Publicly expressed interest to Publicly expressed an intention to run?83.80.208.22 (talk) 12:37, 4 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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