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How is Stephen Colbert doing in the polls?The comedian has been included in some actual political polls in recent days, as he presses ahead with exploring whether to run for (wink wink) president of South Carolina.
Rick Santorum delivers serious smackdown on 'Romneycare'Rick Santorum launched his most cogent attack on Gov. Mitt Romney's health care program in Massachusetts, during Thursday's South Carolina debate.
South Carolina Republican debate: Surging Newt Gingrich scoresIn the Republican debate Thursday night, the former House speaker won two standing ovations during one exchange alone. Three of four polls out Thursday showed Newt Gingrich slightly ahead of Mitt Romney for the lead in South Carolina.
South Carolina debate: Gingrich and Romney face each other - and their baggageMitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are very close in South Carolina polling. Going into Thursday night's four-man debate, the two front-runners each have new personal issues facing them.
Marianne Gingrich interview: Is it ethical for ABC to air it now?Questions are already arising about whether ABC's 'Nightline' is justified in airing its 'bombshell' interview with Marianne Gingrich, an ex-wife of Newt Gingrich.
Ex-wife said she could destroy Newt Gingrich campaign. Will she?Newt Gingrich has surged to No. 2 before the South Carolina primary. But on Thursday night, ABC airs an interview with his second ex-wife, Marianne, who has previously said, 'I don’t think he should be' president.
Is Mitt Romney really a job creator? What his Bain Capital record shows.Mitt Romney is running for president on his business acumen, saying he knows what it takes to create jobs. He puts less emphasis on what he knows about eliminating jobs. Marion, Ind., has experienced both via Romney and Bain Capital.
The verdict on Rick Perry: He just wasn't ready, analysts sayThe excitement about Rick Perry, with his red-state bona fides and potential as a bridge-builder between the tea party and the GOP establishment, faded as his lack of preparation became evident.
Why is Stephen Colbert's former super PAC attacking him?Colbert goes negative on Colbert. Stephen Colbert's former super PAC has just released an ad that appears to bite the hand that used to feed it, asking, 'Why is the T in his name silent?'
Unlocking the mystery of Romney's 15 percent tax rate. Yes, it's legal.Mitt Romney can pay a tax rate of 15 percent because his income, from investment firm Bain Capital, is structured as capital gains in the form of 'carried interest.' Here's how it works.
Why is Rick Perry backing Newt Gingrich now?Rick Perry bowed out today, likely giving Newt Gringrich a well-timed lift in the South Carolina primary.
Early Twitter reaction to Rick Santorum win in IowaRick Santorum takes Iowa by 34 votes, according to the official Iowa Republican Party results. Check out the Twitter reaction.
Rick Perry exit gives Newt Gingrich momentum as the anti-MittRick Perry will announce Thursday that he is dropping out of the race for the GOP presidential nomination and will back Newt Gingrich. The move could boost a Gingirch surge.
If Rick Santorum won Iowa, why is GOP calling it a 'split decision'?Rick Santorum got 34 more votes than Mitt Romney but official results will call it a 'split decision,' reports The Des Moines Register.
Five major SOPA supporters The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and its Senate counterpart, the Protect IP Act or PIPA, would allow the US government to seek a court order and even shut down websites that contain content or links “committing or facilitating online piracy.” Moreover, advertisers and Internet service providers would be banned from doing business with violators.However, payment and advertising networks, search engines or service providers that take voluntary action to redress detected violations – by terminating businesses with transgressor sites or comply with the law – will be granted immunity from liability charges.On Sept. 22, 2011, more than 350 trade associations, professional and labor organizations, and businesses signed a letter urging Congress to enact legislation to stop “rogue sites” from copyright infringement.Here are five key SOPA and PIPA supporters:
The prophecies of Ron PaulIn 2002, Rep. Ron Paul of Texas made a series of predictions about the US and the world. DCDecoder looks at Ron Paul's prophecies and his consistency.
Can Mitt Romney stop Newt-mentum in South Carolina?With polls showing that Newt Gingrich might be making up ground in South Carolina, Mitt Romney launched an three-pronged assault Wednesday that painted Gingrich as unreliable.
Will Jon Stewart go to jail for running Stephen Colbert's super PAC?As the head of a super political-action committee supporting Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart is not allowed to 'coordinate' with Colbert. But the two are pushing the limits in the name of satire.
Would Mitt Romney survive a Newt Gingrich win in South Carolina?Newt Gingrich is trailing Mitt Romney in the polls now. But what might happen if Newt Gingrich won in South Carolina?
Why Congress is a favorite GOP whipping boyNext to President Obama – and each other – the foibles of Congress have provided an easy target for small-government-is-better GOP presidential candidates.
