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Rand Paul for president? Why else is he in Iowa? (+video)

US Sen. Rand Paul is making a splash in Iowa this weekend, and he'll soon visit New Hampshire and South Carolina. Can the libertarian-tinged maverick Republican successfully run for president?
Decoder Wire Ron Paul wins Iowa! Does that matter?

Ron Paul's final victory in Iowa – Mitt Romney won the caucuses, but Paul got most of the delegates – could affect how hard Paul supporters push to get their issues on the agenda at the GOP's national convention.
Santorum candidacy moved GOP rightward

The former Pennsylvania senator made social conservatism a cornerstone of his campaign, and in so doing he helped define the conversation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Would Mitt Romney survive a Newt Gingrich win in South Carolina?

Newt Gingrich is trailing Mitt Romney in the polls now. But what might happen if Newt Gingrich won in South Carolina?
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.
The Vote Rick Santorum compares gay marriage to polygamy. Will that help him with GOP?

Rick Santorum, who was speaking to college Republicans in New Hampshire, was loudly booed. While GOP voters have consistently opposed gay marriage, a majority of Americans now disagree.
Mitt Romney aims to pull off an 'Iowa' in South Carolina

Mitt Romney isn't a natural fit for South Carolina Republicans, who, as in Iowa, skew more conservative and more evangelical than Republicans as a whole. But he may yet perform well there. Here's why.
Are Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry out of the GOP race?

Michele Bachmann canceled a campaign trip to South Carolina. Gov. Rick Perry is back in Texas.
Election 101: How an Iowa GOP caucus works

Contrary to popular belief, the Iowa caucuses are not a part of the state populated by Georgians, Armenians, and Azerbaijanis. Sorry, bad pun. (See Caucasus, a region of Eurasia.) But there is some confusion about what the Iowa caucuses are, exactly. So in a few easy steps, let us explain what will happen in the Hawkeye State the evening of Jan. 3 – the first presidential nominating contest of the season.
Campaign ads go negative in Iowa as Romney, Gingrich, Ron Paul mix it up (VIDEO)

Campaign ads bombard Iowa, as the Republican candidates and their surrogates step up efforts to raise doubts among caucus-goers about their rivals. In some ads, that means going negative.
Newt Gringrich, ahead in Virginia, promises tougher counterpunches

Newt Gingrich leads Mitt Romney in Virginia, says a new poll. Gingrich responds to attack ads with a promise to hit back at GOP opponents.
Newt Gingrich: Challenges ahead, but 'he's still dangerous'

Newt Gingrich is taking flak from his GOP rivals and some conservative commentators on things like Freddie Mac and his ideas about the federal judiciary. But as his fellow debaters have learned, he can be a well-armed and highly-confident opponent.
Rasmussen poll shocker: Gingrich tanks in Iowa, Romney now on top

Mitt Romney has never been expected to win Iowa, but he's taken the lead in that first-in-the-nation contest, a new Rasmussen poll shows. Newt Gingrich is a close second, but he has lost ground.
Mitt Romney's $10,000 bet: Will he survive it?

Mitt Romney's wife tells him 'betting is not one of his strengths.' After Saturday's $10,000 gaffe, on Sunday Romney told about his humble life as a missionary in France.
Can Herman Cain actually win the GOP nomination?

Herman Cain continues to run strong in polls of Republican voters nationwide and in key states. So why do experts still say he's a long shot for the GOP nomination? Organization and experience.
Herman Cain scrambles to toe the pro-life line on abortion

Herman Cain is learning that off-the-cuff remarks and demonstrated ignorance – even from a candidate who touts his lack of political experience – goes only so far. For social conservatives, that means abortion.
First abortion, now 9-9-9. Is Herman Cain waffling?

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain was forced to defend comments on abortion that angered conservatives. Now, he's introducing exceptions to his 9-9-9 tax plan. This week, at least, Herman Cain appears to be struggling in the spotlight.
Why Jon Huntsman will boycott the GOP debate tonight

The GOP debate is in Las Vegas tonight. Jon Huntsman and other Republican candidates are worried that the Nevada caucuses will upstage the New Hampshire primary in January.
Rick Perry: Smart politics for him to call Social Security a Ponzi scheme?

If Rick Perry wins the GOP presidential nomination, his remarks on Social Security and other issues could haunt him. But right now, his play to the Republican base appears to be spot on.