Palin: If I were from S.C., I'd back Newt

The ex-Alaska governor says her support is based on wanting the GOP primary process to continue

• Jan 17, 2012

Obama to Disney World, without Malia and Sasha

The White House says the president will visit the Magic Kingdom to deliver a speech on plans to boost tourism and travel in the U.S.

• Jan 17, 2012

Romney admits to lower tax rate than most in US

The wealthy Republican front-runner acknowledges that he pays about 15 percent in taxes, a lower rate than many middle-income taxpayers

• Jan 17, 2012

Occupy protesters rally at Capitol

Several hundred take part in demonstration against perceived influence of corporate money in politics

• Jan 17, 2012

Paul to pause run to oppose debt ceiling hike

Texas Republican pauses campaign ahead of South Carolina primary Saturday, says debt situation "is such a mess"

• Jan 17, 2012

Court rejects Perry's Virginia ballot challenge

Court's rejection of Perry's Virginia ballot appeal leaves few options to move forward

• Jan 17, 2012

Signatures submitted to recall Wisconsin govenor

Wisconsin voters submit more than one million signed petitions to recall Republican governor at center of fight over limiting public sector unions

• Jan 17, 2012

White House: Gingrich food stamp claim is "crazy"

White House hits back at Newt Gingrich's claim that President Obama is the "best food stamp president in American history"

• Jan 17, 2012

Gingrich ad spotlights debate standing ovation

New spot showcases questionable claims made by former speaker tied to his comments calling on black Americans to demand jobs over food stamps

• Jan 17, 2012

Rick Perry stands by controversial Turkey claim

Texas governor's characterization of leaders of U.S. ally as "Islamic terrorists" rankles Turkish ambassador to the U.S.

• Jan 17, 2012

Mitt Romney might not actually have won Iowa

Iowa GOP likely to announce certified results of caucuses on Friday; may show Santorum beat out Romney in first-in-the-nation contest

• Jan 17, 2012

Santorum accuses Romney of dirty politics

While he releases a negative ad against Romney, Santorum decries an ad a super PAC backing Romney is running in South Carolina

• Jan 17, 2012

Perry wants five-year tax break for injured vets

Texas governor proposes to suspend income taxes for five years for wounded veterans ahead of primary in military-heavy S.C.

• Jan 17, 2012

GOP candidates choose their targets

Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum have a choice: Attack each other, or focus on taking down the GOP frontrunner, Mitt Romney

• Jan 17, 2012

Gingrich wants to "knock out" Obama

Former House speaker says none of his rivals would take him as a running mate if he is not the nominee

• Jan 17, 2012

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