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As GOP presidential contenders dogfight, how's Obama doing?It’s way too early in the presidential campaign to make predictions about the 2012 outcome. But at this point, President Obama might confidently say, “I’ve got ‘em right where I want ‘em.”
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.
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.
Did Gov. Jan Brewer pick a fight with President Obama to sell books?After her finger-wagging tiff with Mr. Obama on Wednesday, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has seen sales of her book soar to No. 8 on Amazon's bestseller list. Pure happenstance ... probably.
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.
Mitt Romney, the first Mexican-American president?With a father who was born in Mexico and a son who lived in Chile and is fluent in Spanish, Mitt Romney has a compelling story to tell to Latino voters, some experts say.
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, is a '1960s-generation self-promoter.' Gingrich dismisses the claims as the sour grapes of Republican elites.
Newt Gingrich: Space visionary and future Geek-in-Chief?Newt Gingrich proposed a US moon base and $1.8 billion in prize money for space innovations. Gingrich spoke Wednesday at Cocoa, Fla., near the Kennedy Space Center.
Mitt Romney's tithing: Do voters see it as very generous or very Mormon?The strength of Romney's religious conviction now has a dollar sign attached to it. Will his tithing invigorate the unease that many Americans feel toward the Mormon church?
Gabrielle Giffords resigns today with standing ovationRep. Gabrielle Giffords has resigned from the House, to focus on her recovery, with a standing ovation from her colleagues.
State of the Union: Why Obama energy blueprint has Republicans fumingObama's State of the Union endorsement of an 'all of the above' strategy for energy production rankled Republicans, who see it as disingenuous given his Keystone XL pipeline rejection and fracking probes.
Latino vote could save Mitt Romney in Florida primaryMomentum has swung against Mitt Romney since Newt Gingrich's resounding win in South Carolina Saturday. But Florida Latinos favor Romney by a wide margin, which could be decisive.
Stephen Colbert wants his super PAC back. What if Jon Stewart won't give it to him?Now that he is no longer running for president of the United States of South Carolina, Stephen Colbert wants his super PAC back. But John Stewart seems to have no plans to return the cash.
In State of the Union address, Obama tries out for hero of middle classIn his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Obama put a name and a face to his 'defining issue' of economic fairness. She's Debbie Bosanek, billionaire Warren Buffett's secretary.
Mitt Romney favorable ratings take a dive, says pollMitt Romney's 'favorable' rating among voters is now almost as low as Newt Gingrich's. Mitt Romney's 'electability' edge is shrinking.
State of the Union driven by economy, electionThe President's speech called for tax reform and government accountability.
- Transcript of the State of the Union
President Obama's speech, as prepared for delivery by the White House.
Mitt Romney taxes show 'very high' charitable giving tied to Mormon churchMitt Romney's tax returns reveal that he gives significant amounts of money to charity, partially because of his ties to the Mormon church, whose members are expected to tithe 10 percent.
Mitt Romney tax return poses a challenge: how to talk about his wealthWith the release of the Mitt Romney tax return, which showed nothing illegal, the worst may be over for the candidate, but GOP analysts say he needs to develop a better message about his money.
