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Why Mitt Romney is beating up on Rick SantorumMitt Romney and his allies are attacking Rick Santorum on the eve of three primary contests that are expected to be low-turnout 鈥� a situation that could play to Santorum's strength.聽
Newt Gingrich ethics investigation: 4 facts you haven't heard from him Recently on the campaign trail, Newt Gingrich has made a number of forceful claims about the 1997 "reprimand" he received from the House Ethics Committee and challenged anyone to "go read the 1,300 pages鈥� of the report. We did. Here鈥檚 what we found:
Are new unemployment figures a boost for Obama?Unemployment in the US has fallen to 8.3 percent, the lowest level since February 2009. It looks like good news for President Obama, but Republicans aren't buying it. And there are other political and economic trends that should give the White House pause.
What would it take for Gingrich, Santorum, or Paul to beat Romney?Mitt Romney won big in Nevada's caucuses Saturday, bolstering what supporters say is his standing as 'most electable.' But it's months before the GOP nominating convention, and Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum aren't giving up the fight.
Romney wins big in Nevada; Gingrich vows to fight onMitt Romney cruised to a comfortable win over his GOP rivals in the Nevada caucuses Saturday. Following strong recent debate performances and his big win in Florida, that gives him momentum going into the next presidential nominating contests.
Abortion, birth control becoming major campaign issuesGOP presidential hopefuls are attacking President Obama's order on contraception and Catholic institutions. But Mitt Romney also faces questions about his past support for abortion rights.
Mitt Romney favored in Nevada caucuses: Three big reasons whyMitt Romney has three big things going for him in Saturday鈥檚 presidential nominating caucuses in Nevada: Momentum from Florida, a splintered tea party, and many fellow Mormons backing him.
Romney actually wants to help 'poor people,' and the right isn't happyConservative pundits are ripping Mitt Romney over his stated willingness to fix the safety net for poor people who are 'falling through the cracks.' Why didn't he renounce dependency on government? they ask.
Florida primary results: Romney most 'electable,' but GOP base still waryGOP voters saw Mitt Romney as the candidate most likely to defeat President Obama, Florida primary results show. But a disconnect persists between Romney and the party's conservative base.
Mitt Romney wins big in Florida primary, retakes lead for nominationEarly reports in the Florida primary show that Mitt Romney has a double-digit lead on Newt Gingrich. Romney's organization and improved debate performances appeared to be decisive.
Florida primary smackdown: Have Gingrich and Romney forgotten Obama?Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich聽have been smacking each other pretty hard on the campaign trail. Their favorability ratings are down, but that doesn't mean President Obama can rest easy.
Polls show Florida rout. Can Newt Gingrich survive till convention?Even if he loses in Florida, Newt Gingrich might be able to remain a factor in the GOP presidential race until the national convention. But the Republican establishment would not be pleased. 聽聽
Mitt Romney: From South Carolina loss to big Florida surgeEnergized by two recent debates and powered by a campaign war chest that鈥檚 allowed him to blanket the state with ads attacking Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney has surged in late polling.
Herman Cain and Sarah Palin: Do they still have political clout?Sarah Palin is defending Newt Gingrich from establishment Republican attacks, and Herman Cain has given Gingrich his full endorsement. But will support from these tea party superstars make any difference?
As GOP presidential contenders dogfight, how's Obama doing?It鈥檚 way too early in the presidential campaign to make predictions about the 2012 outcome. But at this point, President Obama might confidently say, 鈥淚鈥檝e got 鈥榚m right where I want 鈥榚m.鈥�
Why Florida's Latino Republicans tilt toward Mitt RomneyThe question of who wins Florida's Republican Latino vote could determine who wins the Florida primary Tuesday. Polls show Mitt Romney in front, but Newt Gingrich is not out of it.聽
Can economy help Obama reelection? One statistic gives him hope.Since 1948 only one incumbent president has won reelection with joblessness over 7 percent. There is another unemployment statistic, however, that could play in President Obama's favor.
A confident Romney zings Gingrich in Republican debate No. 19MItt Romney was ready to answer questions about his wealth and to rebut rival Newt Gingrich during Thursday's Republican debate, the last before the Florida primary on Tuesday.
Florida debate: Where's the love? Newt Gingrich hopes audience shows it.Newt Gingrich, who is hoping to regain his momentum Thursday night, suggests the silent crowd at the first GOP Florida debate rattled him. Applause is allowed in Jacksonville, CNN says.
Conservatives turn on Newt Gingrich, compare him to Bill ClintonA growing number of critics on the right are casting aspersions on the conservative credentials of Newt Gingrich, saying that he, like Bill Clinton,聽is a '1960s-generation self-promoter.' Gingrich dismisses the claims as the sour grapes of Republican elites.聽
