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Mitt Romney favored in Nevada caucuses: Three big reasons whyMitt Romney has three big things going for him in Saturday’s presidential nominating caucuses in Nevada: Momentum from Florida, a splintered tea party, and many fellow Mormons backing him.
What gambling industry money has done on Newt Gingrich's behalfNo single person, outside the candidates themselves, has had more raw impact on the presidential election than casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson, via his donations to a pro-Gingrich 'super PAC.'
Ron Paul (and Carol) celebrate 55 years of marriageRon Paul and Carol have the longest marriage of the Republican candidates for president. But the Romney's aren't too far behind Ron and Carol Paul.
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.
Mitt Romney draws more Wall Street donations than ObamaMitt Romney's six largest campaign donors in 2011 were from Wall Street. Romney got $1.8 million from Wall Street execs, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
Super PACs: FEC report sheds light on powerful influence of a few big donorsA strikingly few wealthy donors were the main 2011 contributors to super PACs, which analysts see as the main force behind a flood of negative campaign ads.
What did Stephen Colbert super PAC spend its money on?The Stephen Colbert super PAC, 'Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow,' has reported raising more than $1 million, quite a lot for satire, and shelling out more than $150,000.
Did Mitt Romney just disrespect poor Americans?Mitt Romney told CNN 'I'm not concerned about the very poor...' Will that come off sounding tone deaf? Or was it simply a quote taken out of context?
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 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.
Mitt Romney moved to the right of Newt Gingrich in FloridaMitt Romney's key in Florida: Being more conservative than Newt Gingrich on immigration, Medicare, and space exploration.
Stephen Colbert super PAC raises $1 million. How does that compare?OK, other super PACs have a lot more money to spend. But the Stephen Colbert super PAC ranks in the middle class of super-PACdom, and with it the comedian can keep ridiculing the US campaign finance system.
- Super PACs: how a company that opposes them came to create one
CREDO Mobile, a cellphone company that describes itself as 'America’s only progressive phone company,' announced this week that it is mobilizing a super PAC to target tea party candidates.
Six reasons Mitt Romney is likely to win the Florida primaryMitt Romney looks ready to take the Florida primary. DCDecoder looks at six indicators of a big win for Romney Tuesday.
Who's behind 'toxic' super PAC ads? We may never know.The super PACs paying for a flood of negative ads in the GOP presidential race are supposed to disclose who they are Tuesday. Don't expect to learn much, campaign watchdogs say.
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.
Newt Gingrich the tea party favorite? Not necessarily in Florida.Tea party supporters in Naples, Fla., offer a range of views on the remaining GOP presidential candidates. Especially among rank-and-file tea partyers, anything goes.
Mitt Romney: From South Carolina loss to big Florida surgeEnergized by two recent debates and powered by a campaign war chest that’s 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?
