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How a Lindsey Graham 2016 Bid Could Alter the GOP on National Security

Some see Sen. Lindsey Graham's possible entrance into the presidential ring less as a serious bid and more of an effort to change GOP positions on U.S. policy in the Middle East.

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Rubio Doubles Down on NSA Surveillance Ahead of 2016

The Florida Republican and national security hawk is calling for a permanent extension of the legal framework that allows the NSA to collect bulk U.S. phone metadata. By Dustin Volz

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GOP Leaders Say Romney ‘Vindicated’ on National Security

McCain, Ayotte and Portman say Romney has been ‘vindicated’ on foreign policy, but withhold endorsements as governor seeks national security credibility. By Molly O’Toole

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GOP Senators Are Lukewarm on Jeb Bush as Commander in Chief

As Jeb Bush explores a presidential run in 2016, GOP leaders on national security aren't jumping to endorse him. By Molly O’Toole

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National Security Professionals Pick Mitt Romney in 2016 Poll

The national security community’s top pick for 2016 isn’t a rising GOP senator or the former secretary of state – it’s Mitt Romney. By Molly O’Toole

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Bobby Jindal Wants To Be Wonk in Chief

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is positioning himself to be the national security wonk in 2016. By Molly O’Toole

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Everything You Need To Know About the GOP’s 2016 Frontrunners On National Security

Defense One brings you our early take on the rumored Republican 2016 candidates’ national security credentials. By Molly O’Toole