Super PACs: $125 million spent -- and counting

A CBS News analysis of federal disclosure reports shows that super PACs have spent $125 million through June 30.

• Aug 6, 2012

Senator who suffered stroke highlights recovery in new video

Mark Kirk, a senator from Illinois, released a new video on Friday detailing his recovery following a stroke he suffered in January.

• Aug 6, 2012

Romney goes to the market

While spending the day off the trail, Mitt Romney ran some errands near his vacation home in Wolfeboro, N.H.

• Aug 6, 2012
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Cheney: Palin VP comments were about "process"

Former VP says his comments about Palin VP pick being a "mistake" were a reflection of the selection process, not Palin

• Aug 6, 2012

Romney hasn't tapped Christie for convention role

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he's still in the dark over how prominent a role he'll play at the upcoming Republican convention

• Aug 6, 2012

Obama calls for "soul searching" after shooting

After Sunday's Sikh temple shooting, the president calls for leaders to pause and think of ways to reduce violence

• Aug 6, 2012

Infamous political lies

While it's not uncommon for politicians to stretch the truth, there have been several in recent history who were caught telling big-time lies

• Aug 6, 2012
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Romney supporters highlight candidate's Mormonism

A grassroots group is using the phrase "Choose the Right," a Mormon motto to be righteous, to support the candidate.

• Aug 6, 2012

In N.H., Romney runs errands, meets with aides

As political observers await word on Mitt Romney's running mate choice, he's spending the day at his vacation home in N.H.

• Aug 6, 2012

Big stars plan to bring in big money for Obama

Harvey Weinstein, Anne Hathaway and other well-heeled Obama supporters will raise nearly $2 million for the president's re-election tonight

• Aug 6, 2012

Report: Romneys received property tax cut

Amid questions about Romney's tax history, report sheds light on his attempts to save in property taxes on California home

• Aug 6, 2012

Historian: RFK personal papers will be released

Douglas Brinkley says it will likely be a few more years until the public gets to view RFK's papers controlled by his wife

• Aug 6, 2012

Romney outraises Obama, again

The Romney campaign is quick to announce its second consecutive $100 million-plus month

• Aug 6, 2012

Despite polls, Romney sees opportunity in Pa.

In Pennsylvania, where the two camps are working under widely divergent assessments of how the race is shaping up, both campaigns are working to win there

• Aug 6, 2012

10 people who won't be Romney's running mate

They may be being discussed as potential number twos, but these 10 men and women, have virtually no chance of joining the GOP ticket

• Aug 6, 2012

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