Rick Romney? A recipe for a better GOP candidate

One of the top contenders for the GOP nomination is too much of a politician. The other is not enough of one.

• Mar 1, 2012

Romney wins Wyoming straw poll

Former Massachusetts gov. wins 822 votes out of 2108; state will choose delegates later this week

• Mar 1, 2012

As Gingrich's hopes dim, Georgia offers chance

Relegated to a political afterthought when his campaign imploded last summer, Gingrich has clawed his way back twice already

• Mar 1, 2012

Obama fundraisers hit century mark

After speech in New Hampshire, president heads to New York for four events to raise money for Democrats and his own campaign

• Mar 1, 2012

Snowe chides GOP for abandoning Reagan's "big tent"

The retiring senator says Republicans need to reach across the aisle more if the party plans on winning in 2012

• Feb 29, 2012

Gingrich getting the hang of the #hashtag

GOP presidential candidate is pretty Web savvy. but like most older people, struggles with a bewildering new vocabulary

• Feb 29, 2012

Santorum: Delegate split makes Michigan a win

Ignoring exit polls and a lost lead, he says he pulled off the "impossible"

• Feb 29, 2012

Sen. Snowe: We can't even do regular business

Retiring Sen. Olympia Snowe says spirit of compromise in Congress is so far gone, tackling large issues is impossible

• Feb 29, 2012

Romney: "Of course I support" Blunt Amendment

After telling reporter he was "not for" controversial contraception measure, Romney clarifies position, says he "didn't understand" the question

• Feb 29, 2012

Obama dismisses critics of his apology to Afghans

President says formal apology for Koran burning "calmed things down," says he is "not worried" about the politics of the matter

• Feb 29, 2012

GOP leaders "encouraged" by meeting with Obama

Republican leaders say there's common ground with the president on some jobs and energy policies

• Feb 29, 2012

Poll: Americans hurting from rising gas prices

Two in three Americans say higher gas prices have caused financial hardship in their households

• Feb 29, 2012

Gingrich says he'll "decisively" win in Georgia

GOP presidential candidate's campaign says victory would set stage for drawn-out GOP battle to the convention

• Feb 29, 2012

Romney's Michigan victory: The map tells the story

Romney won in Michigan by winning big in the heavily populated, wealthier areas of the state

• Feb 29, 2012

Bob Kerrey to seek Nebraska Senate seat

In a boon for Democrats, Nebraska senator reverses decision, says he'll seek seat of outgoing Senate Democrat Ben Nelson after all

• Feb 29, 2012

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