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Why Rick Santorum might not benefit from a Newt Gingrich exitRick Santorum needs a big boost in the delegate count to catch up to Mitt Romney, and it's not clear that a Newt Gingrich exit would deliver it.
Why is Ron Paul still in the GOP race - and what does he want?He hasn't won a single state primary or caucus, yet Ron Paul soldiers on in the GOP presidential race. He is quietly amassing delegates to the GOP national convention, but his real aim is to infuse the party with his brand of Republicanism.
- Highway bill clears Senate, but GOP dissenters foreshadow House fight
Some senators challenged not just how to pay for a $109 billion highway bill, but also whether Washington should even continue its role financing the nation's roads, bridges, and ports.
Senate passes highway bill, but rough road ahead in HouseAfter years of delay, the Senate passes a two-year highway bill to help fix the nation's roads, bridges, rails, and ports. But rifts in the House could delay passage.
- Monitor BreakfastSouthern stumbles aside, Mitt Romney bests Santorum in new national poll
A Pew Research poll released Wednesday has some good news and some bad news for Mitt Romney, the day after his third-place finishes in the Alabama and Mississippi primaries.
Did Ron Paul get robbed of Virgin Island victory?Ron Paul received the most votes in the US Virgin Islands caucuses over the weekend, but Mitt Romney got more pledged delegates.
A Southern victory for Mitt Romney? Tuesday could be the charm.With Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum splitting the conservative vote, polls put Mitt Romney right in the thick of it in both Alabama and Mississippi.
- Monitor BreakfastGOP strategist: Obama's bigger 2012 war chest won't matter much
The Republican candidate may not have as much campaign money as Obama, says GOP pollster and strategist Whit Ayres. But 'money is not going to be a problem' for the eventual nominee, he says.
Can Mitt Romney, 'unofficial Southerner,' make it official in Ala., Miss.?While playing down expectations in a skeptical Bible Belt, Mitt Romney has a shot to close down the Republican nomination with primary wins in Alabama and Mississippi on Tuesday.
Gas prices fact check: Six ideas in Congress, but can they work? Soaring gas prices have also shown a consistent and significant ability to push members of Congress over the deep end. Here's the experts' take on 6 ideas floating through Congress.
Inside the Keystone pipeline: How much would it really help US consumers?Politicians paint a rosy picture of lower gas prices and abundant supply, but Canadian firms behind the Keystone pipeline expect it to supply Gulf Coast export markets and raise Midwest oil prices.
- Amanda Clayton, lottery winner, defends food stamps. Michigan disagrees.
Amanda Clayton made headlines for acknowledging that she still received $200 in monthly food assistance after winning $1 million in Michigan lottery money. Legislation could now pass.
Tale of two jobs bills: a parable of gridlock in CongressThe House passed the JOBS Act, which businesses call important but incremental. The much more consequential transportation bill, however, remains in partisan gridlock.
Monitor BreakfastGOP strategist: Appeal to Latino voters is party's 'great challenge'A new Fox poll of Latino voters shows a heavy preference for Democrats. To remain competitive, says GOP strategist Whit Ayres, Republicans must improve their appeal to Latinos and Asians.
What does the JOBS Act actually do? Six questions answered. A bipartisan bill known as the JOBS Act, for 'Jumpstart Our Business Startups,' is among the GOP's priorities in Congress. It is targeted at small-business owners, but what would the bill actually do?
Mitt Romney: Is his lead really insurmountable?Mitt Romney's team is using delegate math to make the case to his rivals that they should drop out. The former governor has about 415 delegates, with 1,144 needed to secure the nomination.
Beyond Super Tuesday: Will calendar be kinder to a battered Mitt Romney?Barring a major upset, Mitt Romney is still on track for the nomination. But Super Tuesday could have been a lot better for him, and the path ahead is daunting.
War games: Republicans could write Obama blank check on IranSenate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that Congress should consider giving the president preemptive authority to attack Iran. Democratic leaders were wary of the plan.
Newt Gingrich on Super Tuesday: Time for a (third) resurgence?It could be Newt Gingrich's big day: His home state of Georgia votes, and he looks certain to win it by a big margin. Moreover, he's surging in polls in some other states voting on Super Tuesday.
Super Tuesday mystery: Will Ron Paul win his first state?Super Tuesday could hand Ron Paul his first victory of the GOP presidential campaign. North Dakota presents the most fertile ground, with its caucus format and independent streak. Other promising turf: Alaska and Idaho.
