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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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Marco Rubio & 9 likely Republican VP candidates
Too soon to start speculating about possible Republican vice-presidential candidates? Evidently not. Mitt Romney's rise to the level of presumptive presidential nominee seems to have given political writers and pundits the go-ahead to begin one of the favored handicapping contests in all of politics.
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Gallery: Will these Republicans run in 2012?
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In Pictures: Sticky mess: The Gulf oil spill's impact on nature
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Decoder Wire Abandon no-new-tax pledge? Some in GOP consider the unthinkable.
Exit polls showed that the GOP is seen as favoring the wealthy over the middle class. That may be leading some to reconsider the party's devotion to the no-new-tax pledge – at least for the rich.
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GOP leaders Jindal, Christie, McDonnell, Walker begin jockeying for 2016
Less than two weeks after Republican nominee Mitt Romney came up short in his bid to unseat President Barack Obama, the next class of potential GOP presidential hopefuls is laying the groundwork for bids of their own.
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Decoder Wire Behind GOP critiques of Romney, jockeying for 2016 has begun (+video)
Gov. Bobby Jindal's curt rejoinder to Mitt Romney's comments that President Obama won because of 'gifts' to key constituencies could position him as the GOP's 'big tent' candidate in 2016.
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The Vote Romney blames 'gifts' on election loss. Bobby Jindal says: 'Wrong!' (+video)
Mitt Romney blames gifts to young and minority voters for why he lost the presidential election. Election tensions within the Republican Party flared anew as Gov. Bobby Jindal rejected Romney's 'gifts' explanation.
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Romney to tour Louisiana Hurricane Isaac damage on next campaign stop
The slow response to Katrina's deadly chaos in 2005 hurt the presidency of Republican George W. Bush, and the campaigns of both Romney and President Barack Obama have been mindful of their response this time.
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When do budget cuts go too deep?
The Republican National Convention and Hurricane Issac spotlight a conundrum for the GOP, reducing the size of the government sounds good until the waters start rising.
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Hurricane Isaac tests levees, knocks out power in Louisiana (+video)
Hurricane Isaac packed 80 mph winds is about 50 miles south of New Orleans. It drove a wall of water nearly 11 feet high inland when it game ashore Tuesday night.
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Hurricane Isaac slows, sucking up energy over the Gulf (+video)
Hurricane Isaac is crawling along at 10 m.p.h., and winds hit 75 m.p.h. as Isaac gained strength moving over the warm, open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Isaac is forecast to reach New Orleans early Wednesday morning.
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With Katrina in mind, residents prepare for Isaac (+video)
Tropical Storm Isaac is predicted to become a Category 2 hurricane by Wednesday, but it is much weaker than Katrina's damaging category 5 status. Still states of emergency were in place throughout much of the Gulf Coast region Monday.
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Tropical Storm Isaac bears down on New Orleans ahead of Katrina anniversary (+video)
The potential for a landfall as soon as Tuesday prompted evacuations along a wide area of the Gulf Coast and sent people out to stock up on staples.
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Isaac lashes Florida Keys: Is New Orleans next? (+video)
Isaac threatens to become a Category 2 hurricane by mid week. Louisiana governor declares a state of emergency.
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In joining Romney, will Paul Ryan get his 'clear choice' campaign? (+video)
Back in February, long before he got the vice presidential nod, Rep. Paul Ryan urged Mitt Romney to run an 'affirmative' campaign, laying out how he differs from Obama. Picking Ryan may signal Romney's intent to do just that.
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Decoder Wire Will Stephen Colbert mess up Mitt Romney's VP rollout?
Stephen Colbert, playing with the theory that Mitt Romney's team will be polishing the Wikipedia entry of his VP choice, urged viewers to recklessly edit entries of potential picks. Wikipedia was not amused.
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The Vote Mitt Romney VP pick: Convention speaker list offers fresh tea leaves
Pressure is mounting on Mitt Romney to 'go bold' with his VP pick, even if the assumption is that he'll play it safe. A three-day bus tour at week's end is being eyed as a good time to make an announcement.
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Opinion: The best pick for Romney vice president? The one no one's talking about.
Speculation over Mitt Romney's pick for vice president repeats the same few names. But there’s another VP Mr. Romney should consider, someone who could help him with the Jewish vote and gain him support in a crucial swing state: House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia.
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Will Romney release more tax returns? (+video)
Republican Presidential Candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is 'not enthusiastic' about releasing more of his tax documents. He expressed concern that the facts would be distorted by the Obama campaign. Meanwhile, Romney may be nearing a decision on his choice of running mate.
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Decoder Wire Mitt Romney: Republican 'friendly fire' grows over tax returns
Romney's refusal to release more tax returns is drawing sharper barbs from members of his own party. Could the vice presidential pick stem the criticism?
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Romney demands Obama cease Bain attacks
Obama said an interview that he has run mostly positive campaign ads but said they have not been given much attention in the media.
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Obama, Romney campaign surrogates duke it out on TV blabfests
While Mitt Romney and President Obama were finishing up a little summer down time, their campaign surrogates were arguing issues and candidate character on the Sunday TV talk shows.
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Whispers and rumors spread about Romney's veep
As the convention looms closer any Republican seen with Mitt Romney generates buzz around the GOP veep selection.
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Ann Romney: Woman being eyed for ticket (+video)
Speculation is high about who Romney will choose as his No. 2, with his search well under way and his self-imposed deadline for picking a running mate 'before the convention' looming large.
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Supreme Court ruling on Medicaid tees up campaign issue
Some Republican governors and state lawmakers are eager to opt out of the expansion of Medicaid under 'Obamacare,' now that the Supreme Court has removed the penalty. But millions could remain uninsured. Expect this to play big in some state elections.
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Chapter & Verse Louisana eliminates state funding for libraries
Libraries in more rural areas may be the ones who feel the cuts most.
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Gov. Scott Walker to Mitt Romney: Channel your inner Ronald Reagan (+video)
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, at a Monitor breakfast Thursday, also reflected on a lesson from his own bruising recall battle: Talk about the problem first, then fix it.
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Marco Rubio gets VP nod in conservative straw poll
Sen. Marco Rubio won CPAC's straw poll vote to be Mitt Romney's running mate. Rubio denies wanting the job, but would bring two important things to the ticket: his Hispanic background and tea party support.
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