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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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Focus
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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Election 2012: top seven super PACs
Decoder profiles the seven top super PACs, the organizations that have spent the most trying to influence the elections – and still have the most money in the bank.
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Briefing
Five things Ron Paul wants from the Republican National Convention
It looks as if Ron Paul is going to be an active participant in the Republican National Convention in Tampa this August. Here’s our take on the five things Paul hopes to gain from staying within his party’s tent in 2012.
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Three lessons of Jeremiah Wright plan against Obama
News about a proposal to use the Rev. Jeremiah Wright against President Obama in a GOP “super PAC” ad campaign caused the political world to combust. Charges of “race-baiting” flew, and suddenly the idea was an orphan. It’s safe to say, the ads will never be made. But there are lessons to be learned.
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President Algae? Obama not green enough, say environmentalists
President Obama has blocked the Keystone pipeline, backed biofuels, and prioritizes the earth over people, say GOP presidential candidates. Environmentalists say Obama is a big disappointment. Who's right?
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Robert Reich Sorry, Romney, it's no longer an Etch A Sketch world
Throughout his political career, Mitt Romney has relied on the ability to ignore past platforms and start fresh from campaign to campaign. But in the video age, the past is harder to erase.
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CEOs willing to give up tax breaks - if the rate is right (+video)
A group of CEOs is launching a two-week lobbying and media blitz on corporate taxes, keyed to the fact that on April 1, Japan will officially lower its corporate tax rate.
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The Vote Romney Etch A Sketch: Is aide's comment a present for his foes? (+video)
A Romney aide said that for the fall campaign, the candidate could hit the reset button, making the comparison to how the toy works. But the Romney Etch A Sketch comment may not be remembered for long.
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Romney finally gains aura of inevitability. Will the GOP unite? (+video)
Romney notched a convincing victory in the heartland state of Illinois, quickly followed by a surprise endorsement from former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, the brother of former President George W. Bush.
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The Vote Rick Santorum has had a good run. Where does he go from here?
To win the nomination, Rick Santorum needs 69 percent of the remaining delegates. Even a brokered convention may be elusive. After Louisiana on Saturday, the road ahead looks tough.
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Tea party insurgency could unravel Paul Ryan Republican budget plan
Conservatives in Congress, led by three tea party senators, are balking at Rep. Paul Ryan's Republican House budget, saying it doesn't balance the budget quickly enough.
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The Vote Etch-A-Sketch: Can Mitt Romney shake off his aide's Mr. Potato Head gaffe? (+video)
Mitt Romney rivals have had their fun with senior aide Eric Fehrnstrom's Etch-A-Sketch comment about appealing to moderates in the fall, but the jokes don't really undermine his strong position.
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Rick Santorum: top 5 unorthodox views
Rick Santorum must try to prevent Mitt Romney from securing a majority of delegates before the Republican convention in August, and then have a contested convention. In many cases, his positions mirror Mr. Romney’s, but here are five of Mr. Santorum’s most unorthodox views.
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Endorsements, dollars shift to Romney. Can he close the deal?
The former Massachusetts governor and his allies spent hundreds of thousands of dollars more than Santorum and his backers in Illinois, and it showed in the results: Romney was beating Rick Santorum by 47 percent to 35 percent.
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Vox News Is Ron Paul a martial arts master? Jay Leno clip shows his moves. (+video)
No, Ron Paul isn't a martial arts master. The Jay Leno clip is a spoof on the fact that Paul won't accept Secret Service protection. But if he did, his code name would be 'Bulldog.'
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Big win in Illinois primary propels Mitt Romney closer to GOP nomination
His win in the Illinois primary does not cement his status as eventual GOP nominee, but it certainly firms it up. The next primary, Saturday in Louisiana, does not favor Mitt Romney, but many of the April contests do.
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Fresh from Illinois defeat, Santorum looks south
Louisiana's primary is on Saturday, and Santorum is hopeful for a strong showing there.
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Romney wins, Santorum loses in Illinois primary
The former Massachusetts governor defeated the former Pennsylvania senator in a blowout evening.
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The Vote Alarm bell for Mitt Romney? New poll shows Obama surge.
A new poll of voters in Virginia, a key swing state, shows that President Obama is widening his lead in a hypothetical matchup with Mitt Romney. Romney's big problem: women.
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Illinois primary: For Mitt Romney, delegates less important than 'winning'
The Illinois primary Tuesday is an opportunity for Mitt Romney to extend his delegate lead on Rick Santorum. But a big win in the popular vote might be more important.
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Anti-Obama slogans with racist slants on the rise in Election 2012
The 2008 election was not devoid of racist anti-Obama sentiment, but racial slurs and offensive slogans seem to be balder this time – from a racially derogatory joke circulated by a US judge to crude bumper stickers.
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The Vote Why Mitt Romney is likely to get to Republican Party convention a winner
Rick Santorum needs to pull an upset in Illinois – an unlikely prospect given latest polls – and win in other winner-take-all primaries to push Mitt Romney to a brokered Republican Party convention.
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Why Illinois primary could finally give Mitt Romney momentum
Mitt Romney has been trying to fend off a Rick Santorum charge throughout March. But the Illinois primary Tuesday is a clear 'home game' for Romney.
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Romney camp calls Santorum a Monty Python character in GOP race
Mitt Romney is calling for GOP rivals to conceded defeat. Rick Santorum is the 'Black Knight' of Monty Python fame, say Romney campaign officials.
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Robert Reich Gas prices rising: Why GOP won't address real cause
Gas prices are rising not because of increased demand but because Wall Street is betting on higher gas prices.
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Republicans may think 'blah' about Mitt Romney, but it's his numbers that count
The next big GOP presidential primary is Illinois on Tuesday. Mitt Romney is favored to win the most number of delegates – his likely pattern through April, which could put him ever closer to winning his party's nomination.
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Rick Santorum vows to end 'pandemic of pornography.' Could he prevail?
GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum says he would order his attorney general to begin a war on pornography. There are plenty of obscenity battles Santorum could win, but the mission could ultimately be quixotic.
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Gingrich, running a distant third, will not withdraw from race
The former congressman is running a distant third, well behind former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum in the delegate chase.
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Violence Against Women Act: A political opening for Democrats?
Senate Democrats aim to extend the Violence Against Women Act, adding services for illegal immigrants and same-sex couples, a move Republicans say is out to score political points.
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