Iowa launched Obama. Will it help sink him?

Swing State Stories: Republicans say the thrill is gone for the Iowans who set Barack Obama on the path to the presidency in 2008

• Aug 13, 2012

Ryan brings Romney campaign new energy

Obama campaign pounces, trying to link Romney to Ryan's plan to dramatically slash the budget and reform Medicare

• Aug 13, 2012

An emotional homecoming for Ryan in Wisconsin

At first rally home after being picked to run with Romney, Ryan jokes that the crowd of thousands is made of relatives

• Aug 12, 2012

Sarah Palin won't speak at 2012 GOP convention

The star at the 2008 GOP convention says she's excited to hear from this year's candidates

• Aug 12, 2012

Mitt Romney shows new energy after Paul Ryan pick

Out on the trail, Romney is greeted by the largest crowds of his campaign after picking Paul Ryan to run on his ticket

• Aug 12, 2012

Romney hoping Ryan helps bring home Wisconsin

Obama won Wisconsin in 2008, but Paul Ryan could prove popular enough there to make it challenging

• Aug 12, 2012

Obama welcomes "decent," "ideological" Ryan to race

At fundraiser in Chicago, Obama calls Ryan a "decent man" he "fundamentally" disagrees with

• Aug 12, 2012

Romney downplays the Beltway in Ryan's biography

Candidate contends his running mate's ambition was not to end up in D.C.

• Aug 12, 2012

Romney camp took great pains to hide Ryan VP pick

Intricate game of cat-and-mouse hid congressman from reporters

• Aug 12, 2012

Questionable claims in VP debut

Not all rhetoric fit neatly with reality or the record when Mitt Romney introduced his Republican VP choice Paul Ryan

• Aug 12, 2012

Romney aide: Ryan will focus on Iowa

Campaign hopes his economic message can override GOP concerns about wind energy issue

• Aug 12, 2012

Democrat Hirono wins U.S. Senate primary in Hawaii

U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary in Hawaii for open Senate seat, setting up race against ex-Gov. Linda Lingle

• Aug 12, 2012

What the Paul Ryan pick means

As with any presidential candidate's choice of a running mate, there are potential risks and rewards

• Aug 11, 2012

Both parties see good news in VP pick

Republicans hail Romney's veep choice; Obama campaign warn of Ryan's "radical" ideas

• Aug 11, 2012

Ryan involved in April Fools' prank on Romney

Ryan pranked his new boss on earlier this year during a visit to Milwaukee

• Aug 11, 2012

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