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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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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012

From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.
Rick Santorum: Top 7 culture war moments

As a senator, Rick Santorum was one of the Republican Party's best-known culture warriors. Now, as a surging presidential contender, Mr. Santorum is still leading the charge, and facing questions about some of his old, and not so old, comments. Here is a sample.
Election 101: How an Iowa GOP caucus works
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Twitter: How news and politics plays on a popular social networking service

It lets users know what their friends are up to and also serves as an alert service for breaking news.
Potomac primaries: Obama holds momentum

Clinton's recovery plan counts on the big-state contests on March 4.
Opinion: Will Huckabee's campaign encourage evangelicals to vote for a Democrat?

The former Arkansas governor's positions on "liberal" social issues may herald a political realignment of evangelicals.
After South Carolina: Can Obama capture a wider swath of voters?

The black vote was key to his decisive win Saturday. To be competitive in the Feb. 5 sweepstakes, he'll need a broader coalition of independents, young people, and affluent whites, analysts say.
Next primaries tougher yet

Florida's Jan. 29 race is the first with all GOP hopefuls contending in full.
With South Carolina win, McCain is front-runner again.

Loss is major setback for Huckabee. Romney remains contender with win in Nevada.
Politics of race ensnare Democrats

Clinton and Obama declare a truce in war of words, but the contest has been altered.
For election 08, youth voter turnout swells

Their numbers surged in the Iowa and New Hampshire contests. Will the trend continue?
Opinion: Hillary Clinton's critical choice

Attacking Obama could push youth away from politics.
Abroad, fresh image of U.S.

Many see Obama, Clinton successes as fitting the ideals of US democracy and diversity.
Stakes high for New Hampshire primary

The Democratic contest is more likely to be decisive.
Iowans pick Huckabee and Obama, endorsing change

Caucus results shake up the race for the White House in both parties.
With Iowa and New Hampshire races close, a hustle for turnout

Most polls show a very close race among the top candidates in both parties, so the outcome hinges on which campaigns are best at turning out their supporters.