Familiar names are early possibilities for the 2016 presidential race . Hillary Clinton is the overwhelming favorite among Democrats . Mike Huckabee , Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky , Bush and Christie , closely trailed by Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin , the GOP vice-presidential nominee in 2012 . Bernie Sanders has a strong base of support from young voters and independents, but he's not expected to win many states in the Democratic primary season. Neither says they are running , but both promise a decision this year .
Familiar names are early possibilities for the 2016 presidential race . Hillary Clinton is the overwhelming favorite among Democrats . Bernie Sanders has a strong base of support from young voters and independents, but he's not expected to win many states in the Democratic primary season. Neither says they are running , but both promise a decision this year .