In uphill 2016 bid, Jim Webb brings conservative bent to Democratic field

Former Virginia senator Jim Webb announced Thursday that he will run for president, setting himself on an uphill trek for the Democratic nomination with little national name recognition and scant financial support. Webb adds a decidedly more

July 2, 2015 4:33 PM EDT – Former Navy secretary and Virginia senator Jim Webb is a Democratic contender for the White House in 2016. Here's his take on Obamacare, his issues with the Democratic party, and more, in his own words. (Julie Percha / The 

Jim Webb decided to announce his presidential campaign on Thursday, the getaway day before a major federal holiday, which greatly limits press coverage of his entrance into the race. That alone hints at the lack of seriousness in his candidacy. But in

U.S. Senator Jim Webb gestures during a news conference at a hotel in Bangkok June 3. Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb has an announcement: After many months of thought, deliberation and discussion, I have decided to 

Jim Webb, a former senator from Virginia, announced his long-shot campaign Thursday for the Democratic presidential nomination, writing on his website, “Our country needs a fresh approach to solving the problems that confront us and too often