No candidates have formally entered the next presidential race, but the stage is already being set for a major battle in 2016. After a landslide victory for Democrats in the 2012 presidential election, Republicans will need to align themselves on the same page if they want a chance at the White House. From former governors to current members of Congress, here are a few potential candidates that could take the primary stages come election year.

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