18 months away from election and already 11 candidates for President - who's next to announce?

Welcome to my blog, Race for the White House, 2016.  This blog will serve as a running commentary, analysis, issues review and more of the upcoming election.  While we are still a year and a half away from the actual election, we already have 11 candidates that have officially announced, with numerous others who have not yet made if official, but most suspect they will jump in (think Jeb Bush/Chris Christie, Joe Biden (perhaps) etc.).

Over the past dozen or so years, although I have never worked/volunteered in the public sector/government, I have become fascinated with politics and all that goes with it, specifically campaigns.  The book that triggered my interest is called What it Takes, by Richard Ben Kramer (http://www.amazon.com/What-It-Takes-White-House/dp/0679746498).

Kramer's amazing analysis of the 1988 Presidential campaign followed each of the candidates on the trail, from large events to lonely drives, dialing for dollars with donors, and the incredible strain it puts on these men (only men at that time), and their families.  It also tracks each of the candidates journeys to their current stations in life (Senators/Governors, etc.), and how smart and hungry each were.

We will also track the main issues that are driving this campaign, including fund raising, change issues, major topics and of course slip ups on the trail.

Please join me on this incredible ride.