The Republican primary battle has been called a wide-open contest — the “deepest” and “strongest” field in many cycles. …
But the campaign is not nearly as open as it looks. Many of the candidates who have received the most news media attention have little or no chance of winning the nomination. Instead, two figures — Jeb Bush and Mr. Walker — have quickly moved to the head of the pack. Perhaps only Mr. Rubio has a good chance to join them at the top. CONT.
Nate Cohn, New York Times
Recent polls: 2016 presidential election