"Contrast for parties in 2016 presidential race"

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Contrast for parties in 2016 presidential race

By KEN THOMAS and STEVE PEOPLES
Associated Press

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_PRESIDENTIAL_RACE_2016?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2014-01-02-14-06-52

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Republicans are in the middle of a feud that pits establishment figures against tea party adherents. Democrats run the risk of souring on Obama's brand - polls have shown a decline in his popularity since his re-election - and face a brewing split between liberals and centrists.

For Democrats, the presidential race hinges on whether Clinton runs again.

The former New York senator and first lady to President Bill Clinton has dominated early polls among Democrats, with Vice President Joe Biden a distant second. There is no obvious challenger from the left, considering Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren's vow to serve her full six-year term.

Potential candidates like Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and former Gov. Brian Schweitzer of Montana have visited early voting states but remain largely unknown to most voters. Some liberals might encourage former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean to run again, but Clinton has the potential to unite the party.




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1. Too soon

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

2. "..but Clinton has the potential to unite the party." LOL.

Which party? Unless one considers the 3rd Way a party.