Herman Cain preemptively denies new sex allegation

Atlanta woman comes forward alleging 13-year affair with Herman Cain; Cain says he knows the woman but denies accusations

• Nov 29, 2011

Democrats plan payroll tax cut showdown

Senate Democratic bill unlikely to pass, but they see opportunity to paint Republicans as favoring wealthy over middle class

• Nov 29, 2011

Gingrich team eager to chip into Romney's NH lead

Former House speaker tries to tap into momentum following Union Leader endorsement

• Nov 29, 2011

Which candidate's flaws bother Republicans less?

John Dickerson: The GOP presidential race is now dominated by the giant flaws of front-runners Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich

• Nov 29, 2011

Cain campaign dealt new blow by affair claim

GOP presidential candidate, already beleaguered by sexual allegations, denies Ginger White's claim of a 13-year tryst

• Nov 29, 2011

Gingrich backs S.C. immigration law

Ex-speaker calls controversial law requiring police to contact immigration officials on suspected violations "pretty reasonable"

• Nov 29, 2011

Romney counterattacks DNC on conference calls

The former Massachusetts governor responded to the Democrats' airing of anti-Romney commercials in six states

• Nov 28, 2011

Recall effort against Wisc. gov. gathers steam

Wisc. Gov. Scott Walker angered many with his effort to end public union collective bargaining; Recall effort growing

• Nov 28, 2011

Obama campaign makes first, "tiny" ad buy

Campaign says two test ads will run on satellite nationwide, ask people to sign up at campaign website

• Nov 28, 2011

Fitch: U.S. debt outlook "negative"

While affirming the top notch AAA rating for long-term treasuries, Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook on U.S. debt to negative

• Nov 28, 2011

Woman alleges 13-year affair with Herman Cain

Ginger White says she had an ongoing extramarital affair with Cain until eight months ago, says he never harassed her

• Nov 28, 2011

Santorum blasts Gingrich, Romney on immigration

Republican presidential hopeful distances himself from frontrunners Gingrich, Romney on immigration

• Nov 28, 2011

Obama: U.S. will do its part to help Europe

The president commits to helping struggling world partner but gives no specifics after meeting with European Union leaders

• Nov 28, 2011

Brownback apologizes after Twitter dust-up

After 18-year-old Emma Sullivan refused to apologize to Kansas governor for sarcastic tweet, he apologized for having "over-reacted"

• Nov 28, 2011

Pawlenty: Obama is "Barney Fife of presidents"

Mitt Romney supporter deems president "stumbling, bumbling," says he's reminiscent of Jimmy Carter

• Nov 28, 2011

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