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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.
Clint Eastwood Chrysler ad: why some Republicans support itSome Republicans – most notably Newt Gingrich – like the Chrysler Super Bowl ad featuring Clint Eastwood. Indeed, the controversy over the ad might have little to do with the ad, at all.
What went wrong for Mitt Romney in Colorado?Mitt Romney downplayed expectations going into Tuesday night, and it was predicted he could lose to Rick Santorum in Minnesota and Missouri. 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 Ron Paul says Mitt Romney can be caughtRon Paul took second in Minnesota, and sees Mitt Romney losing momentum. Ron Paul is looking for a win in Maine on Saturday.
Clint Eastwood isn't endorsing Obama? How that doesn't detract from the ad.Hollywood endorsements don't always work, but they can matter, especially if the message is perceived as authentic and the celebrity is respected. Like Clint Eastwood.
Why Obama’s flip-flop on super PACs won’t 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.
Mitt Romney then and now: 2008 vs. 2012 presidential runMitt Romney dropped out of the 2008 GOP primary race on this date in 2008, after winning 11 states. What did Romney say then?
Chrysler Super Bowl commercial: Why Detroit loves Clint EastwoodClint Eastwood’s Chrysler Super Bowl commercial shouldn't be seen as political. Americans watched the ad and saw Detroit staring back at them – a proud industrial giant, clawing its way back.
Will Minnesota and Colorado give new life to Rick Santorum?Rick Santorum leads the polls in Minnesota and is second in Colorado. Can Santorum win over conservatives from Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney?
Why is Obama now supporting super PACs?President Obama has reversed himself, and is now allowing cabinet officials and senior White House advisers to raise funds for 'Priorities USA Action,' a super PAC.
Obama returns $200,000 from family of Mexican fugitivePresident Obama's campaign will return more than $200,000 donated by brothers of Juan Jose Rojas Cardona (Pepe Cardona), who faces drug and fraud charges but fled the US in 1994.
Chrysler Super Bowl commercial: Is Clint Eastwood a Democrat?Clint Eastwood gave a rasping, powerful performance in a Chrysler Super Bowl commercial. But some saw a political message that favored Democrats.
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 – a situation that could play to Santorum's strength.
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” of the report. We did. Here’s what we found:
Chrysler Super Bowl commercial: Was it really pro-Obama?Some Democrats thought so after they watched the Chrysler Super Bowl commercial, which features Clint Eastwood. Some Republicans were aghast.
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.
