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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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Modern Parenthood Obama Romney dog wars: cultural lessons for the dinner table
"Obama eats dog!" "Romney cages dog on car roof!" Wipe away the political rhetoric and the dog wars is a great dinner table topic about different cultures.
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Why hasn't Rick Santorum endorsed Mitt Romney yet?
Rick Santorum dropped out of the GOP race eight days ago. That's more time than Mitt Romney took four years ago to endorse John McCain. But the Pennsylvanian has good reason to hold out.
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Romney taps former chief of staff to lead VP search
Beth Myers has been with Romney's various campaigns since his days as Governor of Massachusetts, and has a reputation for detail.
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Romney begins search for running mate
There will be no Sarah Palin or Dan Quayle-like surprises from Romney's VP, sources say.
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Decoder Wire Why Ron Paul is still in the presidential race
Recent delegate counts show that Ron Paul is picking up a part of the anti-Romney protest vote, and he remains popular among young voters, but it's unclear if that will amount to anything.
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Can Newt Gingrich keep his sputtering campaign alive?
Until this week, Newt Gingrich was running a distant third in the GOP presidential nominating race. With Rick Santorum out, Gingrich now runs a very distant second behind Mitt Romney. What reason does he have to stay in the fight?
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Hilary Rosen flap: A campaign gift to Mitt Romney
Hilary Rosen likely gave Mitt Romney a boost among women votes, one that Romney has needed. Will the Hilary Rosen lift last?
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Mitt Romney's Mormon dilemma: To reach voters, should he discuss his faith?
Mitt Romney trails President Obama in polls on likability, and Republican strategists say his campaign is debating whether he should more openly discuss his Mormon faith.
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Decoder Wire Hilary Rosen vs. Ann Romney: why the dust-up is fake
Much of the fighting over 'women's issues' feels like manufactured outrage. In the latest example, Republicans are pouncing on a comment by Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen about Ann Romney.
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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.
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How Rick Santorum wins by dropping out of presidential race
Rick Santorum effectively ended his campaign Tuesday, but he has gained much after doing better than pundits expected, setting himself up for a run in 2016 or 2020.
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The Vote Ron Paul: Rick Santorum exit could provide opening
With Rick Santorum's exit Tuesday, the GOP race is down to three, and Ron Paul becomes Mitt Romney's biggest threat. Paul can't win, but he could stop Romney from beating Obama.
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Rick Santorum bows out of 2012 presidential race
Rick Santorum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, clearing a path for Mitt Romney to become the nominee.
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The Vote How should Mitt Romney shift his campaign now?
Mitt Romney is moving closer to sewing up the GOP nomination – and is acting like the presumptive nominee. But he has a lot of work ahead to catch President Obama in the polls.
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Gingrich acknowledges the inevitable: He won't be the nominee
Newt Gingrich didn't formally withdraw from the presidential race. But he's way behind in delegates, and he describes Mitt Romney as 'far and away the most likely' Republican nominee.
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What’s Rick Santorum’s exit strategy – er plan to prevail?
Rick Santorum is falling farther and farther behind Mitt Romney in the Republican convention delegate count. To reverse that, he needs to win his home state of Pennsylvania and then the southern states that follow.
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Santorum meets with conservatives to plan last-ditch effort
The meeting was a mix of fiscal and social conservatives who oppose Mitt Romney's campaign.
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Decoder Wire 'Morning Joe' host: GOP establishment thinks Mitt Romney will lose to Obama
Mitt Romney's path to the nomination seems secure – but as conservative Joe Scarborough bluntly put it Wednesday, Republicans aren't confident about his chances in the fall.
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The Circle Bastiat Friends of Traditional Banking: A Super PAC for bankers
Frustrated by their lack of political power, the nation's bankers have set up their own campaign donation fund
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As Santorum fades, Mitt Romney attacks Obama for flip-flopping (+video)
Mitt Romney now leads Rick Santorum in his home state of Pennsylvania, a new poll shows. And Romney is accusing Obama of flip-flopping on issues.
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Mitt Romney running mate: Marco Rubio, Sarah Palin – or Paul Ryan? (+video)
Sen. John McCain joked that Sarah Palin might make a good vice presidential running mate for Mitt Romney. Palin said Romney should 'go rogue.' But Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan might be the best choice, says DCDecoder.
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GOP nomination all but assured, Romney zooms in on Obama (+video)
Primary wins Tuesday for Mitt Romney in Wisconsin, Maryland, and the District of Columbia make it mathematically improbable that any of his GOP rivals can capture the nomination. That frees Romney and party leaders to train their fire on President Obama.
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Romney winning over conservatives
Results from Maryland and Wisconsin indicate the GOP frontrunner is finally having success with the right wing of his party.
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Romney wins Wisconsin, Maryland, and D.C. (+video)
The former Governor of Massachusetts swept Tuesday night's primaries, solidifying his lead as his campaign focuses on November.
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Candidates' wives: What will they bring to the 2012 election
While only the candidate will be on the ballot in November, voters cannot ignore their wives. But what do they bring to their husbands' presidential campaigns? And do they have favorable views?
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