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Can the national debt be cut? How Republican candidates' plans compare. Here's a comparative look at the candidates based on the group's numbers.
Rick Santorum in Congress: why his record is costing him nowSome see Rick Santorum as an uncompromising firebrand of a culture warrior, but his rivals are focusing their attacks on his legislative record in Congress, which bridged party lines.
Keen on slashing the national debt? Ron Paul is your man.Ron Paul ranks as the one candidate among four whose announced policies would leave America with a lower national debt than it would have under a status quo course, according to a new analysis.
At CNN debate, Rick Santorum skewered over 'bridge to nowhere'GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum took a pounding from rivals over his Senate record, during the CNN debate Wednesday. MItt Romney reminded voters of Santorum's vote for the so-called 'bridge to nowhere.'- Barack Obama: How well do you know America's 44th president?
A lot has happened since Barack Obama was elected president in 2008. Have you been paying attention? Test your knowledge of the man currently in the Oval Office with this quiz on notable events 鈥� both large and small 鈥� from the Obama presidency.
High gas prices: How big a problem for Obama?The last five times gas prices have spiked, the incumbent party has lost the presidential election. On Tuesday, the national average price of gasoline was $3.57 a gallon.
Rick Santorum: Can Democrats' 'mischief vote' give him Michigan win?Michigan is an 'open primary' state, so some liberal commentators are calling for Democrats to cast a primary vote for the candidate they say is less likely to beat President Obama in the fall.
Mitt Romney remains fundraising king, but look who's hard on his heelsMitt Romney was both the big fundraiser and the big spender in January, in his quest for GOP's presidential crown. Despite his big war chest, he lags Rick Santorum by 10 points nationally.
Romney vs. Santorum: Class warfare in the GOPRick Santorum has become a wealthy man since he left the US Senate, but his family background is a lot more working-class than Mitt Romney's. That could help him in Michigan and Ohio primaries.
Rick Santorum and more: How social issues intruded on 2012 campaignIn an election year that was supposed to be all about economic recovery, social values having to do with sex 鈥� birth control, abortion, and gay marriage聽鈥撀燼re playing prominent roles.
Rick Santorum: Top 7 culture war moments As a senator, Rick Santorum was one of the Republican Party's best-known culture warriors. Now, as a surging presidential contender, Mr. Santorum is still leading the charge, and facing questions about some of his old, and not so old, comments. Here is a sample.
Santorum opens wide lead over Romney in latest pollPowered by a new national poll, plus an infusion of campaign cash thanks to victories in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado, Rick Santorum says he'll go after Mitt Romney in his home state of Michigan.
Maine caucus win gives Romney new momentumWinning the Maine caucuses聽gives Mitt Romney a burst of momentum he hopes will carry him until the next major primaries in Arizona and Michigan, then Super Tuesday when 10 states hold elections.
CPAC: After a tough week, Romney wins conservative straw pollMitt Romney won the CPAC straw poll of conservative activists Saturday. It doesn't bring him any convention delegates, but it does show good standing among the Republican Party base.
Ode to conservatism at CPAC, Romney-styleFor Mitt Romney, the Conservative Political Action Conference was a bit of a lion's den.聽Romney is seen as the moderate in the presidential race, which is why he stressed his conservative credentials.
Mitt Romney at CPAC: a chance for revivalCPAC, this week's conservative extravaganza in Washington, would not seem to play to Mitt Romney's strengths. But his speech Friday could present him with an opportunity.
What Rick Santorum needs to do to keep momentumFor Rick Santorum, now comes the hard part: raising enough money and building enough organization to compete effectively in the coming contests.
What went wrong for Mitt Romney in Colorado?Mitt Romney聽downplayed expectations going into Tuesday night, and it was predicted he could lose to Rick Santorum in Minnesota and Missouri.聽But his loss in Colorado was a shocker.
Rick Santorum rising, along with the culture war. Coincidence?Rick Santorum is the top culture warrior of the 2012 presidential race, and he trounced Mitt Romney in three contests Tuesday. Gay marriage, abortion funding, and church-state clash over birth control are all in the news.
Why Obama鈥檚 flip-flop on super PACs won鈥檛 matterBarack Obama abandoned a campaign finance promise in 2008 and still won the presidential election. That suggests that his new embrace of super PACs might not be too damaging.
