Gop 2012 Presidential Candidates

Casting The 2012 Presidential Election

HuffingtonPost.com | Maggie Furlong | Posted 03.06.2012

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We never thought anyone could top Tina Fey's impersonation of Sarah Palin ... until we saw Julianne Moore nail it in "Game Change" (premieres Sat., Ma...

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The Ultimate Republican Nomination Information Chart

Tom McGuire | Posted 04.29.2012

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We decided to create the go-to place for all of the detailed information regarding the 2012 Republican nominating process.

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Breast Cancer: A Women's Issue all Presidential Candidates Should Agree On

Fran Visco | Posted 04.21.2012

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We demand a commitment and a plan of action to end breast cancer. We demand leadership that will bring the world of public policy together to save lives.

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Sarah Palin 'Not Convinced' Of Romney's Conservatism

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 02.12.2012

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has tried as best she can to remain diplomatic when it comes to assessing the state of the 2012 primary race. Her s...

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GOP Caucus Roundup: From Glitter Bombs to Santorum's Surprise

Jessica Peck | Posted 04.09.2012

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Jaws dropped across the nation last night when Santorum swept Republican presidential caucuses in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado. While the votes were non-binding, the results are telling. So what exactly do they tell?

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The 2012 Speculatron Weekly Roundup For February 3, 2012

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 02.03.2012

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Congratulations, America: you survived January of 2012, along with its four super-hyped primaries and its eleventy-billion debates. Your reward? A sno...

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The Donald Trump Endorsement: What Was Mitt Romney Thinking?

Dan Collins | Posted 04.03.2012

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If you're making a list of the ten most uncomfortable-looking Americans of 2012, you may want to take a look at the clip of Mitt Romney being endorsed by Donald Trump.

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GOP Racism: It's Not Just for Newt

Naima Ramos-Chapman | Posted 01.30.2012

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By employing phrases like "food-stamp president," Newt Gingrich has become a symbol of racialized politics. But he's not the only one suffering from racially insensitive diarrhea of the mouth.

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The Surprising Evangelical Support For Newt Gingrich

Tony Campolo | Posted 03.28.2012

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Most Evangelicals claim to be politically non-partisan, and say they only identify with the Republican Party because it is committed to "family values." The truthfulness of this claim is questionable.

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Fred Karger Will See Your Tax Return Disclosure And Raise You Even More Tax Returns

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 03.26.2012

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Longshot GOP presidential candidate Fred Karger has spent the bulk of his campaign doing three things: achieving various "firsts," chief among them be...

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The Hope For A New GOP Presidential Contender Refuses To Die

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 01.25.2012

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I don't think I have any need to introduce any of you to the concept that GOP elites have, almost from the very second they surmised they may get sadd...

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Former Marine Asks About Gingrich's 'Lapses' Town Hall

HuffingtonPost.com | Jon Ward | Posted 01.19.2012

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BEAUFORT, S.C. -- Newt Gingrich was asked about his marital infidelities by a former Marine Corps drill instructor at his town hall event here this mo...

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PHOTOS: Does Mitt Romney Dress Too Rich?

Christina Wilkie | Posted 03.20.2012

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Fashion Whip is a political style column by HuffPost DC reporter Christina Wilkie and personal stylist Lauren Rothman, inspired by Lauren's experience...

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Let The Mud Fly: Read Texas Dems' 500-Page Rick Perry Opposition Book

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 01.19.2012

WASHINGTON -- Running for the 2008 GOP nomination, John McCain's campaign team pulled together 200 pages of dirt on his 2008 rival Mitt Romney, posted...

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Herman Cain To Sit Down With Bill Maher On 'Real Time' Season 10 Premiere

Posted 01.13.2012

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It's been announced that Bill Maher will interview former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain on the Season 10 premiere of "Real Time With Bill Mah...

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John McCain Gives Thumbs Down To Letterman's Joke About GOP Candidates

Posted 01.13.2012

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Senator John McCain and David Letterman had a famously tetchy relationship during the 2008 Presidential election, but last night on "The Late Show Wit...

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Romney's Gain In National GOP Polls: Why It Matters

HuffingtonPost.com | Mark Blumenthal | Posted 01.12.2012

WASHINGTON -- Over the past week, Mitt Romney's support in the Gallup Daily national tracking poll on the Republican nomination rose above 30 percent ...

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Mitt Romney Gains Ground In National Polls

HuffingtonPost.com | Emily Swanson | Posted 01.09.2012

Although most eyes are fixed on New Hampshire on the eve of the first-in-the-nation primary, new polls released Monday by the Pew Research Center and ...

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My Debatable Weekend

Scott Blakeman | Posted 03.09.2012

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From Saturday night until Sunday morning, we were given a taste of what life would be like if there was a 24 hour Republican presidential debate channel.

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After Iowa, Santorum's Challenge Is Ramping Up His Shoestring Operation

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 01.05.2012

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The close second-place Iowa finish has given Rick Santorum's candidacy new life, but he is now playing catch-up with the new top tier. And he has a lot of catching up to do.

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More Ron Paul Writings, Speeches Reveal Wacky Conspiracy Theories Concerning Slaves, Christmas, and Diet Supplements

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 12.29.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Texas Rep. Ron Paul's old newsletters continue to dog the Republican presidential contender, even though he's disavowed the racist and h...

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Will the Seeds Sown in 2011 Grow Into Real Political Change in 2012?

Pearl Korn | Posted 02.28.2012

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People are becoming more engaged and involved across the board, and that bodes well for all of us. We must continue to forge a new direction for America in 2012, and hold our representatives in government accountable for their (in)actions.

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WATCH: Ron Paul Promotes Newsletters In '80s Interview

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 12.23.2011

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It is hardly a new revelation that newsletters sent under Rep. Ron Paul's name often contained provocative and occasionally racist material. When the ...

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Rick Perry Says Mitt Romney Is 'Part Of Wall Street'

HuffingtonPost.com | Jon Ward | Posted 12.19.2011

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry took a shot at former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's previous career in private equity, saying his rival i...

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GOP Candidate's Slogan Has Very Controversial Past

HuffingtonPost.com | Christina Wilkie | Posted 12.13.2011

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WASHINGTON -- It's the type of coincidence every politician dreads. On Tuesday, political commenters reported that one of Romney's go-to campaign cat...

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