Gop Presidential Primary

John McCain Tries To Cast Mitt Romney As Immigration Reform Advocate

The Huffington Post | Jennifer Bendery | Posted 04.24.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Tuesday defended former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney as an advocate for immigration reform, despite glos...

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Mitch McConnell Won't Back Romney, But Says It's "Obvious This Nomination Is Essentially Over"

The Huffington Post | Jennifer Bendery | Posted 03.30.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) isn't ready to endorse Mitt Romney as his party's presidential nominee, but he said the G...

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After the GOP Louisiana Primary, Is the Spark Gone?

Dorian de Wind | Posted 05.25.2012

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Where were the four GOP presidential aspirants as Louisiana Republicans weighed in, as those "critical" votes were counted? I know, Louisiana was a shoe-in for Santorum, but we could have at least acted surprised.

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Rick Santorum's Penn State Pals Recall 'Rooster' And His Beer Talent

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 03.06.2012

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WASHINGTON--For a brief moment Monday afternoon, GOP presidential contender Rick Santorum jettisoned his conservative, culture-warrior talking points ...

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Santorum's Wealth Surged After Leaving Office

AP | STEPHEN BRAUN | Posted 04.17.2012

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WASHINGTON — Rick Santorum grew wealthy over his four years working as a corporate consultant and media commentator after leaving the Senate in ...

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Gingrich: 'About at Parity' or Bust

Craig Crawford | Posted 04.06.2012

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Newt's Fantasy Campaign software needs an upgrade if he is to go on. But after badly losing the Nevada caucuses reality seemed to creep into his thinking, suggesting that even he knows his quest has become largely theoretical.

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GOP Candidates, As Cartoon Characters

Posted 12.06.2011

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There's no doubt that this year's Republican presidential primary has been dominated by characters. But in the last few days, the race has begun to ge...

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Send in the Clowns -- and the Cynics, and the Clueless and the Reality Show 'Stars'

Dorian de Wind | Posted 02.04.2012

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The criticism expressed by the pundits on the slate of Republican presidential wannabes has been quite fierce -- from the Left and from the Right. Ju...

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GOP Candidate Already Preparing For Obama

AP | STEVE PEOPLES and PHILIP ELLIOTT | Posted 01.08.2012

EXETER, N.H. — Mitt Romney is on cruise control – with his eyes focused intently on the White House and President Barack Obama – as ...

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Perry Tries To Reassure GOP About His Debate Woes

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 12.31.2011

WASHINGTON -- Rick Perry on Sunday sought to reassure GOP primary voters concerned about his wobbly presidential debate performances, saying he would ...

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Why House Republicans Are Dissatisfied With 2012

Los Angeles Times | Kathleen Hennessey | Posted 12.27.2011

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As he arrived on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, presidential hopeful Mitt Romney tried to smooth over a controversy over union and healthcare regulations ...

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Romney Refines Position On Ethanol Subsidies On His Return To Iowa

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 12.21.2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Mitt Romney tiptoes his way back into Iowa in anticipation of contesting the critical early January caucus, he's enduring more ...

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Putting 'Niggerhead' In Context: Is Rick Perry Racially Insensitive?

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 12.03.2011

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WASHINGTON -- When Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) took friends, fellow legislators or campaign donors to his hunting camp, they passed the word "Niggerhead...

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The Perry Show Begins, But Who Is He Really?

HuffingtonPost.com | Howard Fineman | Posted 11.07.2011

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SIMI VALLEY, Calif. -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) is a shrewd dude, a master acquirer of power and ruthless user of it. In ten years as governor he has...

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Giving Ron Paul the Media Attention He Deserves

Andrew Reinbach | Posted 10.28.2011

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Rep. Paul's earned the treatment by the press he's been complaining about, just on the merits, because his positions on many of his favorite issues just don't stand scrutiny.

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WATCH: Rove Says Palin Will Run For President

Posted 10.20.2011

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Sarah Palin has yet to announce her 2012 presidential plans. Either way, one prominent conservative sees the former Alaska governor entering the presi...

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WATCH: Herman Cain, Mike Huckabee Sing, Hug It Out In Ames

HuffingtonPost.com | Sara Kenigsberg | Posted 10.13.2011

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AMES, IOWA - Herman Cain performed gospel music inside his Ames Straw poll tent on Saturday. "Let's see what my orchestra can do," Cain said, befo...

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Ames Straw Poll Will Be Test Of Organization For Presidential Campaigns

HuffingtonPost.com | Jon Ward | Posted 10.12.2011

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DES MOINES, IOWA – Watermelon and water. That's all that former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee handed out to supporters in 2007 at the Ames Straw P...

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Tim Pawlenty's 'Field Of Dreams' Approach

AP | By BRIAN BAKST and HOLLY RAMER | Posted 08.19.2011

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STRATHAM, N.H. -- Dusk had settled in and mosquitoes had swarmed by the time Tim Pawlenty finished mingling with voters at a backyard reception. It wa...

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Tea Party Activists Get Into The Mix At GOP Presidential Debate

HuffingtonPost.com | Jon Ward | Posted 08.14.2011

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MANCHESTER, NH -- Tea Party leaders made their first appearance at a New Hampshire presidential primary debate at the GOP candidates' forum here Monda...

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Newt Gingrich Top Aide Says Disagreement Over 'Time Commitments' Prompted Departures

HuffingtonPost.com | Jon Ward | Posted 08.09.2011

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WASHINGTON –- Newt Gingrich spokesman Rick Tyler confirmed to The Huffington Post Thursday that he and other top aides to the Republican presidentia...

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GOP 2012 Field Is Too Soft, Say South Carolinians Drafting Chris Christie

HuffingtonPost.com | Jon Ward | Posted 08.09.2011

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WASHINGTON – The Republican contenders for president are all good guys -– nice guys –- and that’s sort of the problem, said the South Carolina...

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Does Mitt Romney Have A Prayer With Evangelicals?

Time | Amy Sullivan | Posted 08.03.2011

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When Mitt Romney makes his appearance at Ralph Reed’s Faith & Freedom Conference Friday evening in Washington, he won’t exactly be headed into the...

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Sarah Palin Launching Bus Tour This Weekend

HuffingtonPost.com | Jon Ward | Posted 07.26.2011

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This article has been updated with additional reporting. WASHINGTON -- Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is beginning a bus tour of the eastern United...

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Tim Pawlenty's Ethanol Stance Boosts Him In Quest To Be Romney Alternative In 2012

HuffingtonPost.com | Jon Ward | Posted 07.24.2011

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This story has been updated with additional reporting. WASHINGTON -- Following the official announcement of his presidential run, former Minnesota ...

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