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Several contenders for president have begun laying the groundwork for a 2016 presidential run in USA.

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    • Donald Trump on June 16 announced that he will run for president. His campaign will begin with a visit to Iowa and campaign headquarters will be in New York City. Copyright 2015 Reuters
    Donald Trump on June 16 announced that he will run for president. His campaign will begin with a visit to Iowa and campaign headquarters will be in New York City.
    Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination at a rally in Miami June 15, telling supporters "I will run to win". The son of former president George H.W. Bush was accompanied by his wife, Columba, and received by shouts of "Let's go, Jeb!" Copyright 2015 Reuters
    Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination at a rally in Miami June 15, telling supporters "I will run to win". The son of former president George H.W. Bush was accompanied by his wife, Columba, and received by shouts of "Let's go, Jeb!"
    Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) announced his decision to run in 2016 at an event on Jun. 4. "We need to return power to the states and freedom to the individuals," Perry said. He made the announcement in a hanger in Dallas. Copyright 2015 Reuters
    Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) announced his decision to run in 2016 at an event on Jun. 4. "We need to return power to the states and freedom to the individuals," Perry said. He made the announcement in a hanger in Dallas.
    Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee announced his bid for the Democratic nomination at George Mason University in Virginia on June 3. Chafee, a former Republican and Independent, told attendees, "We must deliberately and carefully extricate ourselves from expensive wars." Copyright 2015 Reuters
    Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee announced his bid for the Democratic nomination at George Mason University in Virginia on June 3. Chafee, a former Republican and Independent, told attendees, "We must deliberately and carefully extricate ourselves from expensive wars."
    Sen. Lindsey Graham announced his bid for the US presidency on June 1. Graham was first elected to the Senate in 2002, he previously served eight years in the House of Representatives. Graham was thought to be vulnerable in the midterm election but easily fended off Tea Party opposition. Copyright 2015 Reuters
    Sen. Lindsey Graham announced his bid for the US presidency on June 1. Graham was first elected to the Senate in 2002, he previously served eight years in the House of Representatives. Graham was thought to be vulnerable in the midterm election but easily fended off Tea Party opposition.
    Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) announced his candidacy for president on May 30 before hundreds of supporters in Baltimore's Federal Hill Park. O'Malley told the crowd, that the American Dream is "hanging by a thread" and "the presidency is not a crown to be passed back and forth between two families." Photo by Flickr user Gregory Hauenstein
    Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) announced his candidacy for president on May 30 before hundreds of supporters in Baltimore's Federal Hill Park. O'Malley told the crowd, that the American Dream is "hanging by a thread" and "the presidency is not a crown to be passed back and forth between two families."
    Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum (R) announced a bid for the Republican presidential nomination May 27. Santorum told his audience in Cabot, Pa., "today is the day we're going to begin to fight back." Copyright 2015 Reuters
    Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum (R) announced a bid for the Republican presidential nomination May 27. Santorum told his audience in Cabot, Pa., "today is the day we're going to begin to fight back."
    Former New York Gov. George Pataki announced his run for the GOP nomination on May 28, joining an increasingly crowded Republican field.
    Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) said May 5 he is running for the Republican presidential nomination at an event in Hope, Arkansas. Huckabee, who is a favorite among social conservatives, spoke against trade pacts that have the potential to hurt American jobs and against changes to Social Security at the event.
    Ex-Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina announced May 4 she was running for the Republican presidential nomination. <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/carly-fiorina-announces-presidential-bid-best-person-job/story?id=30782696" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She told ABC News' George Stephanopoulos</a> that her business experience compensates for not holding an elected office. The day before, conservative neurosurgeon Ben Carson also said he was joining the race. Copyright 2015 Reuters
    Ex-Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina announced May 4 she was running for the Republican presidential nomination. She told ABC News' George Stephanopoulos that her business experience compensates for not holding an elected office. The day before, conservative neurosurgeon Ben Carson also said he was joining the race.
    Other Republicans who have announced they are running include Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rand Paul (R-KY). GOP contenders who have hinted at running, but not officially declared, include Gov. Chris Christie (NJ), Gov. Scott Walker (WI), and Gov. Bobby Jindal (LA).
    Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said in an interview with the Associated Press on April 29 that he is running for president. The move made Sanders the first major contender to run against Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary. Sanders, who describes himself as a "democratic socialist," told the AP that the economy is "rigged" in favor of the "rich and the powerful."
    Hillary Clinton said in a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uY7gLZDmn4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">video published April 12</a> she is running for president in 2016. "Everyday Americans need a champion, and I want to be that champion," Clinton says in the video. She is widely regarded to be the top pick among Democrats. Former Virginia <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV3RnBaXIlk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sen. Jim Webb</a> has hinted at running and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (MA) has ruled out running. Copyright 2015 Reuters
    Hillary Clinton said in a video published April 12 she is running for president in 2016. "Everyday Americans need a champion, and I want to be that champion," Clinton says in the video. She is widely regarded to be the top pick among Democrats. Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb has hinted at running and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (MA) has ruled out running.
    Fox News and CNN said May 20 their networks will hold primary debates limited to the top 10 candidates from polls taken before the debates. CNN will hold a secondary debate for candidates who poll above 1% but don't make the first cut. Fox will give network air time after the debate to candidates who don't make the cut into the top 10.
    Over 80% of Americans think wealth exerts undue influence in political campaigns, a New York Times/CBS News poll revealed June 2. The majority of Americans supports campaign donation disclosures (75%) and limits on donations (78%) by unaffiliated parties. The results were evenly distributed among Republicans and Democrats.
    No Republican candidate received over 11% in a Washington Post/ABC News poll published on June 2, with all seven candidates scoring within 3 points of each other. Hillary Clinton leads the ratings for Democratic candidate, though her favorability ratings saw a 22-point decline in the past year.
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