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Will Sarah Palin still enter the GOP race? Rudy Giuliani or Chris Christie?

Speculation has accelerated in the past week. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin have gotten the most buzz, but Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin get honorable mentions.

Election 2012: Mitch Daniels out, where does that leave the GOP?

Citing family considerations, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says he will not run for president. That leaves the rest of the GOP field angling for position at a time when many Republicans are less than thrilled with the current choices.

Battle over Planned Parenthood heads to states, starting with Indiana

The Indiana legislature has passed a bill to defund Planned Parenthood. Gov. Mitch Daniels (R), a moderate with potential presidential aspirations, must decide whether to sign it.

Haley Barbour shocker: 'I'm not running for president'

Haley Barbour was seen as a top Republican candidate for president in 2012, but he said Monday he will not seek the nomination.

Gary Johnson declares for president: Is he the next Ron Paul?

Republican Gary Johnson, who earned the nickname Governor Veto while cutting spending in New Mexico, announced his candidacy for president Thursday in New Hampshire. He also has a libertarian streak reminiscent of Rep. Ron Paul.

Has Sarah Palin peaked? Poll numbers sag, and she's taking GOP friendly fire.

It has been a tough couple of days for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Her favorability ratings among GOP voters have slipped, a new poll shows, and fellow Republicans are taking pot shots.

As Middle East boils, a debate simmers: Is President Obama doing enough?

As President Obama confronts historic turmoil in the Middle East, some in Washington say he should embrace a more idealistic posture. Others says his cautious pragmatism is the best course.

Why Obama 'punted' on deficit reduction

Republican critics of Obama's 2012 budget are being hypocritical.

Why is Glenn Beck freaking out over Egypt and a caliphate?

Fox News commentator Glenn Beck finds in Egypt’s democratic revolution a conspiracy involving left and right. Other conservatives are distancing themselves from Beck’s “delusional ravings.”

Egypt protests: US conservatives divided on how to view them

Egypt's street revolution represents a threat to the US and the capitalist system, some tea party icons say, while in the GOP establishment others see it as the spread of freedom to the Arab world.

Can US economy thrive as China rises?

The US economy retains top status, but Beijing's economic engine is shrewdly built – and set to propel China forward fast.

What to read? 15 promising titles for early 2011

There's no better way to face the new year than with a good book in hand. Here are 15 promising-looking nonfiction books, all due for release early in 2011.

NAACP: Sisters' release makes Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour 'shining example'

Just last week, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour was in hot water over his apparent approval of the all-white Citizens Council in the 1960s. But Thursday the NAACP lauded him for suspending the life sentences of two black sisters.

Haley Barbour: Will his comments on civil rights era nix a presidential run?

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has created a stir by discussing the role of the white Citizens Council in a magazine interview. The episode shows the challenges for Southern politicians on the national stage.

Interpol targets WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with 'red notice'

International police agency Interpol has issued a 'red notice' for WikiLeaks' Julian Assange as officials seek ways to detain him.

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange: Does Sarah Palin think CIA should 'neutralize' him?

On Twitter and Facebook, Palin criticizes the Obama administration's handling of the 'WikiLeaks Fiasco' and asks why Julian Assange is not treated like an Al Qaeda or Taliban leader.

Sarah Palin's 'America by Heart' sure to stir friends – and enemies

Sarah Palin's new book 'America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag' goes on sale Tuesday. It arrives as Palin ponders a run for the presidency, drawing criticism from the right.

Architects of Power

How Roosevelt and Eisenhower transformed the United States into a global superpower.

Opinion: Gay marriage: Why Judge Walker got Proposition 8 ruling wrong

There's much to admire in Judge Walker's gay marriage opinion. But marriage doesn't exist to provide benefits for couples in love. Its purpose is to protect female sexuality and human liberty, and thus ensure the survival of the human race.

Top five bottlenecks in the Gulf oil spill response

Local officials complain about lack of urgency in the federal Gulf oil spill response. Here are five reasons that the government seems to be dragging its heels.

The Strong Horse

A journalist argues that inter-Arab conflict is the central crisis of the Middle East.

Three ways healthcare reform could pass even if Coakley loses

The Democrats will lose their filibuster-proof 60-seat majority in the US Senate if Scott Brown defeats Martha Coakley in the Massachusetts special election Tuesday. There are at least three ways Democrats could still pass healthcare reform, but each would be problematic.

Sarah Palin 'Going Rogue' to the White House? Polls say no.

With her book, 'Going Rogue,' released today, Sarah Palin is red meat to the far right. But Palin's poll numbers have slid significantly since she quit as Alaska governor.

So exactly how many Sarah Palin books are there?

'Tea party' organizers wade into the healthcare debate