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Your ultimate guide to the 2016 US presidential candidates

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  • August 10, 2015

Looking for genuine 2016 presidential poll to get information about US presidential candidates of both the parties? If so, then you have landed at absolutely right place. As 2016 presidential election is coming nearer the names of candidates are becoming clearer.

Who’s running for US President in 2016?

As this time President Barak Obama is not eligible from seeking re-election due to constitutional term limits. A large number of candidates are willing to compete for the Republican and Democratic nominations. Moreover, there are plenty of likely 3rd party and independent hopefuls! So, 2016 elections are going to be interesting…..very interesting!

Republicans for 2016 US presidential election

Jeb Bush

From 1999 to 2007, Jeb Bush severed as governor of Florida. Bush is recognized for his sensible stances on Common Core and immigration, although he stated that the federal government shouldn’t have any role in the Common Core debate.

Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz is another popular name for 2016 presidential election coming from the Republican Party. Currently, he is working as the junior Senator from Texas. Cruz is the first Cuban American who holds the US Senator Office from Texas.

Ben Carson

Ben Carson is a retired neurosurgeon who came into the political limelight after expressing his views at the National Prayer Breakfast in 2013. Ben Carson is a proud owner of Presidential Medal of Freedom, which he got in 2008 for his work.

Chris Christie

This 52 year old governor of New Jersey is also a popular name coming from the Republican Party. From 2001 to 2008 Chris Christie worked as U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey. However, infamous Bridgegate scandal has stigmatized Chris’s reputation.

Democrats for 2016 US presidential election

Joe Biden

In 2008, Joe ran for president and dropped out after getting only 1% in the Iowa caucuses. Before becoming vice president, Joe was a U.S. senator from Delaware.

Lincoln Chafee

Lincoln Chafee is the confirmed name coming from the Democratic Party. He was one-term independent governor of the Rhode Island, and chose not to seek re-election when his approval ratings chop down to 33%.

So, these are some popular names coming out for the 2016 US presidential elections. Keep yourself updated by checking latest political polls.