Anti-spending group launches early-state ad blitz

Group funded by TD Ameritrade founder and Chicago Cubs owner Joe Ricketts plans $400,000 ad buy in Iowa, N.H. and S.C.

• Dec 16, 2011

Iowa debate: Did Bachmann just save Romney?

John Dickerson: A strong debate performance by the second-tier candidates may have seriously weakened Gingrich

• Dec 16, 2011

Will new delegate rules impact the GOP race?

If you're not winning, you're losing: Delegates, the new Republican rules, and what it might mean for the campaign

• Dec 16, 2011

Perry defends Joe Arpaio

Texas governor comes to defense of outspoken sheriff after Justice Department report accuses him of committing civil-rights violations

• Dec 16, 2011

McCain, Putin trade barbs

Somewhat playful tweet from senator gets serious response from Russian leader, which prompts coy reply tweet from McCain

• Dec 16, 2011

Iowa Debate: Republican Winners and Losers

With just 19 days to go before Iowa voters make their choices known, Romney hits Obama while others hit Gingrich

• Dec 16, 2011

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley endorses Mitt Romney

Blessing of Tea Party favorite could prove vital as Romney battles Gingrich for title of true conservative

• Dec 16, 2011

Russian fishing boat sinking in Antarctic waters

1-foot gash in hull leaves crew of 32 at risk as heavy sea ice hampers rescue efforts in "very remote, unforgiving environment"

• Dec 16, 2011

Tea party's Mark Meckler arrested on gun charge

Co-founder of Tea Party Patriots nabbed at La Guardia for trying to board flight with Glock and ammo in gun box

• Dec 16, 2011

Republican presidential debate: Fact check

Gingrich overlooks years of red-ink with balanced budget claim; Romney blurs his personal history, and Bachmann distorts Iran facts

• Dec 16, 2011

Romney praises Medicare overhaul proposal

Mitt Romney says Wyden-Ryan Medicare plan is a "good thing"

• Dec 15, 2011

Rick Perry hopes to be the Tim Tebow of Iowa caucuses

Presidential hopeful wants to be a come from behind winner, gives shout-out to religious conservatives

• Dec 15, 2011

Gingrich, Paul challenge electability questions

The two Republican presidential candidates brush off concerns they may not be able to defeat President Obama

• Dec 15, 2011

Newt Gingrich hammered for Freddie Mac ties

In a Republican debate, rivals revive criticism of Gingrich for taking at least $1.6M in consulting fees from Freddie Mac

• Dec 15, 2011

GOP candidates: Oust Holder for Fast and Furious

In a Thursday night debate, Republican candidates said the attorney general should be fired for the failed gun-walking operation

• Dec 15, 2011

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