It is, for instance, widely believed that Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida will not run for president if former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush decides to run. Mr. Bush is believed to be the stronger candidate of the two and would have access to the fundraising network that worked so well for his father and brother.
In Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker has won three statewide elections in four years in a Democratic-leaning state. Paul Ryan, who spent two months campaigning as the GOP vice presidential nominee in 2012 has otherwise not run outside of his congressional district. At this stage, Mr. Walker seems more likely to run than Rep. Ryan.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has made no secret of his plans to take another shot at the GOP nomination. Neither has Sen. Ted Cruz. But Gov. Perry will have less clout recruiting in-state backers and donors because he leaves office next month, unlike other Republican governors facing potential in-state competition.
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