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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.
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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.
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Election 101: How an Iowa GOP caucus works
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Election 101: What's the Republican primary calendar for 2012?
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Super PACs: FEC report sheds light on powerful influence of a few big donors (+video)
A strikingly few wealthy donors were the main 2011 contributors to super PACs, which analysts see as the main force behind a flood of negative campaign ads.
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Florida primary results: Romney most 'electable,' but GOP base still wary (+video)
GOP voters saw Mitt Romney as the candidate most likely to defeat President Obama, Florida primary results show. But a disconnect persists between Romney and the party's conservative base.
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Mitt Romney wins big in Florida primary, retakes lead for nomination (+video)
Early reports in the Florida primary show that Mitt Romney has a double-digit lead on Newt Gingrich. Romney's organization and improved debate performances appeared to be decisive.
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Tea Party Tally Newt Gingrich the tea party favorite? Not necessarily in Florida. (+video)
Tea party supporters in Naples, Fla., offer a range of views on the remaining GOP presidential candidates. Especially among rank-and-file tea partyers, anything goes.
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Mitt Romney super PAC outspending rivals 20-to-1 in Florida
Restore Our Future, a super PAC backing Mitt Romney, has already spent $5 million on ads in Florida. Can Newt Gingrich raise enough money to compete with Romney in Florida?
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Newt Gingrich has momentum as South Carolina goes to the polls
Polls show the South Carolina primary Saturday is now Newt Gingrich's to lose after Mitt Romney stumbled this week. But Romney still is favored to win Florida's primary and the nomination.
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South Carolina Republican debate: Surging Newt Gingrich scores (+video)
In the Republican debate Thursday night, the former House speaker won two standing ovations during one exchange alone. Three of four polls out Thursday showed Newt Gingrich slightly ahead of Mitt Romney for the lead in South Carolina.
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Tax VOX Santorum's tax plan: Cuts for (nearly) all
Santorum would cut taxes for nearly all households making $40,000 or more. But the impact on the deficit would be enormous: Santorum would cut taxes by roughly $1 trillion in 2015 alone.
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Republican debate brings out aggression in candidates
Republican debate getting spicy: South Carolina held the latest Republican debate and the candidates didn't hold their punches. While Romney says the candidates should focus on Obama, he and the others took more jabs than usual at each other in this debate.
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The Vote Oops! Turns out Rick Santorum beat Mitt Romney in Iowa. Does it matter?
A new vote tally shows Rick Santorum won the Iowa caucuses by 34 votes over runner-up Mitt Romney. But aside from bragging rights, the shift in results is unlikely to affect the GOP race.
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Early Twitter reaction to Rick Santorum win in Iowa
Rick Santorum takes Iowa by 34 votes, according to the official Iowa Republican Party results. Check out the Twitter reaction.
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If Rick Santorum won Iowa, why is GOP calling it a 'split decision'?
Rick Santorum got 34 more votes than Mitt Romney but official results will call it a 'split decision,' reports The Des Moines Register.
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Can Mitt Romney stop Newt-mentum in South Carolina?
With polls showing that Newt Gingrich might be making up ground in South Carolina, Mitt Romney launched an three-pronged assault Wednesday that painted Gingrich as unreliable.
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Jon Huntsman set to drop out, back Romney. Will it make a difference?
Given the nature of Republican primary voting, moderate GOP candidate Jon Huntsman was a long shot from the beginning. He's set to endorse Mitt Romney, although it's unclear how much difference that will make in a race for the nomination that already favors Romney.
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Top GOP candidates won't qualify for Va. primary ballot
Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, and Jon Huntsman have all failed to qualify for the ballot in at least one upcoming GOP primary.
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The Vote Ron Paul: How badly does GOP need his voters?
Many in the GOP realize that Ron Paul is not going to fade away once the early primaries are over. If Ron Paul doesn't win the primary battle, they'll need his voters to win in the general election.
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How 'dangerous' is Ron Paul to the Republican platform?
Ron Paul finished a strong second in New Hampshire, which means his 'dangerous' ideas will likely shape the GOP platform. Ron Paul followers are younger and older independents.
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New Hampshire primary gives Mitt Romney a historic win-win (+video)
By winning the New Hampshire primary, Mitt Romney became the first non-incumbent Republican to win both the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary since 1980. Perhaps more important, Ron Paul's second-place finish kept a surging Jon Huntsman at bay.
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New Hampshire primary results: Mitt Romney wins (+video)
New Hampshire's primary results in a win for Mitt Romney. Romney received 35 percent of the votes and became the first Republican to sweep the first two contests in competitive races since 1976.
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Jon Huntsman gaining steam in New Hampshire primary
Jon Huntsman says if he can gain steam in the New Hampshire primary, he can prove he's the Republican candidate able to defeat Barack Obama.
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Rick Santorum sweater vest: 'What not to wear' or sleeveless genius?
Rick Santorum's sleeveless sweater vest has taken on a life of its own this week, even garnishing its own Twitter account. Candidates' sartorial choices many times take on special significance.
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New Hampshire primary: the battle for second place – and a ticket to S.C. (+video)
With Mitt Romney taking a considerable lead in surveys, the race for second place in the New Hampshire primary is heating up among most of the remaining candidates.
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Real battle in New Hampshire primary is for No. 2, and it's getting fierce
Mitt Romney has a 20-point lead heading into Tuesday's GOP in New Hampshire, polls show. But more than one-third of likely GOP voters there are undecided, intensifying the race for second.
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The Ron Paul effect: How he is altering Republican primary calculus
Ron Paul can no longer be dismissed as 'fringe' by establishment Republicans. He has the staying power to bring his message to the masses – and transform the Republican conversation.
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Why Ron Paul, graybeard of GOP race, lights up the youth vote
Ron Paul strikes a chord with young voters, who are attracted to his renegade views on foreign policy, the economy, and, yes, marijuana. For some, the very fact that he's so outside the box is the main attraction.
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