Presidential Primary

Jason Cherkis

Santorum's Conservative Journey Sprang From Moderation

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 02.27.2012

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WASHINGTON -- "Piss Christ," Andres Serrano's photograph of a plastic Jesus submerged in a jar of urine, caused outrage when it was exhibited in the U...

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Public Sector + Government Sector = "HOPE"

Alex D'Andrea | Posted 03.12.2012

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Alex D'Andrea

Business is a very different engine from government. The private sector is sustained and driven by profit, while the government is not. So, why hire a business man/ex-Governor Romney, to do a non-business like job?

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Too Much Office Chatter? What A Business Owner Can Do

AP | By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG | Posted 01.05.2012

Read More: Video, Small Business, Small Business Advice, Small Business Employees, Small Business Office, Office, Small Business News and Trends, Presidential Primary, Small Business News

NEW YORK -- The presidential primary season is upon us, and the Super Bowl isn't that far off. Small business owners may find productivity dipping as ...

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The Presidential Primaries as Reality TV

Steven Cohen | Posted 03.05.2012

Read More: Obama Fundraising, Media, Fundraising, Presidential Campaign, Presidential Primary, Campaign Finance, Politics News
Steven Cohen

As the media frenzy in Iowa fades to the media frenzy in New Hampshire, the selection of an American president has completely descended into a poorly acted reality TV show. This show will continue through the winter and into the spring. Several contestants will be thrown off the island. With re-runs and conventions over the summer, the fall season opens up with a whole new horse race: President Obama (the battered champ) vs. "who knows who?" (the determined challenger). For the media, the challenge will be to ensure that the race is close enough to stimulate viewership and high ratings. For the nation, the challenge will be to select the person most qualified to lead the American people.

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Bachmann Campaign Accused Of Stealing

The Huffington Post | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 12.01.2011

Read More: Iowa Caucus, Niche, Michele Bachmann 2012, Republican Presidential Candidates, Elections 2012, Bachmann, Evangelicals, Video, Education, Controversy, Michele Bachmann, Mike Huckabee, 2012 Candidates, Homeschool Network, Iowa Republican, Homeschooling, Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators, Homeschool, Michele Bachmann Homeschool, Michele Bachmann Education, Presidential Primary, Politics News

Republican presidential candidate Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) is the hot seat for allegedly stealing a coveted email list in order to target Iowa ...

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Tyler Kingkade

Iowa Governor Taking Occupy The Caucuses Shutdown Threat Seriously

HuffingtonPost.com | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 01.07.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (R) told reporters at his weekly press conference Monday morning that he is taking a threat by the group Anonym...

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Jason Cherkis

Bank Of America To Perry: 'We Will Help You Out'

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 10.19.2011

Read More: Texas, Cspan, New Hampshire, Bank of America, Elections 2012, Gop, Videos, Governor Rick Perry, Banking Industry, Presidential Primary, Campaign Finance, Video, Politics News

WASHINGTON -- A Bank of America executive offered more than just encouragement to Texas Gov. Rick Perry in a CSPAN clip uncovered by blog ZeroHedge. H...

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Jason Cherkis

Rick Perry's Texas Hometown Feels Abandoned By Presidential Hopeful

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 10.16.2011

Read More: Texas, Elections, Farming, Michele Bachmann, Ag Commissioner, Corrections, Paint Creek, Elections 2012, Haskell County, Mitt Romney, Gop, Governor Rick Perry, Presidential Primary, Politics News

WASHINGTON -- When Texas Governor Rick Perry announced his run for the presidency on Saturday in South Carolina, he began his speech with an origin st...

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Rick Perry: National or Niche Candidate?

Kristen Soltis | Posted 10.16.2011

Read More: John McCain, 2010, 2008, Mitt Romney, Rick Perry, Exit Polls, Presidential Primary, Republican Party, 2012, Pollster Analysis, Politics News
Kristen Soltis

In order to become president, Rick Perry will need to significantly build on his current status with swing groups. But to count him out and dismiss his candidacy out of hand would be an incredible folly for strategists on either side of the aisle.

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Jason Cherkis

Huntsman Signed Bill Requiring Utah To Study Mandate

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 08.01.2011

Read More: Utah Health Exchange, Mandates, Elections 2012, Mitt Romney, Gop, Massachusetts, Jon Huntsman Jr, Healthcare, Utah, Presidential Primary, Republicans, Politics News

WASHINGTON -- Ever since former Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. began his public deliberations on whether he would seek the GOP nomination for president, he has...

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WA-2012 Pres: 47% Republican Opponent, 46% Obama (PPP 10/29-31)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Public Policy Polling (D) 10/29-31/10; 2,055 likely 2010 voters, 2.2% margin of error 712 typical Republican primary voters, 3.7% margin of error Mod...

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OH-2012 Pres: 55% Republican Opponent, 40% Obama (PPP 10/28-31)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: 2012 Elections, 2012 Ohio President, Ohio Poll, Poll Update, Poll, Presidential Primary, Election 2012, Pollster, Politics News

Public Policy Polling (D) 10/28-31/10; 1,356 likely 2010 voters, 2.7% margin of error 500 typical Republican primary voters, 4.4% margin of error Mod...

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NC-2012 Pres: 55% Republican Opponent, 40% Obama (PPP 10/30-31)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Public Policy Polling (D) 10/30-31/10; 847 likely 2010 voters, 3.4% margin of error 307 typical Republican primary voters, 5.6% margin of error Mode:...

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NV-2012 Pres: 52% Republican Opponent, 43% Obama (PPP 10/30-31)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Public Policy Polling (D) 10/30-31/10; 682 likely 2010 voters, 3.8% margin of error 272 typical Republican primary voters, 5.9% margin of error Mode:...

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KY-2012 Pres: 59% Republican Opponent, 34% Obama (PPP 10/28-31)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Public Policy Polling (D) 10/28-31/10; 1,021 likely 2010 voters, 3.1% margin of error 320 typical Republican primary voters, 5.5% margin of error Mod...

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AK-2012 Pres: 52% Republican Opponent, 40% Obama (PPP 10/30-31)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: 2012 Elections, Poll Update, Alaska Poll, Poll, Presidential Primary, Election 2012, Pollster, 2012 Alaska President, Politics News

Public Policy Polling (D) 10/30-31/10; 1,539 likely 2010 voters, 2.5% margin of error 743 typical Republican primary voters, 3.6% margin of error Mod...

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Turning Tables In The Temple: Obama In Grand Rapids

Dan Treul | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dan Treul

The genius of the rally lay, appropriately enough, in its sheer audacity. West Michigan is solid GOP right-wing evangelical country and the Van Andel Arena is it's temple. How would Obama fare in lions' den?

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President Clinton Touts Gas Tax Holiday

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 05.25.2011

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Laura J. Mansfield

Bill Clinton will hold six rallies today in Indiana. He'll push Hillary's gas tax holiday at each one. Reaction is mixed. "It's a good first step," say some. But mostly: "We want a permanent solution."

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On the Road: Pittsburgh Steelworkers On Strike

Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: United Steelworkers Union, Edwards, Pennsylvania, Mccain, Clinton, Obama, Election 2008, Presidential Primary, Pittsburgh, Home News
Laura J. Mansfield

In Pittsburgh, Steelworkers Local 5032 has been on strike for seven weeks. They want a pension plan and health care and fair trade. The economy worked better, they say, under Bill Clinton.

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Sam Stein

Giants' Super Bowl Victory May Hurt Hillary On Election Day

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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On occasion, the world of politics and sports do collide -- but never with the flair they will on Tuesday, when the presidential primary and the Giant...

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