Perry takes heat on record, campaign tactics

As Texas governor prepares to announce bid for GOP presidential nomination, critics from both sides emerge

• Aug 12, 2011

GOP debate becomes Bachmann, Pawlenty slugfest

Frontrunner Mitt Romney faces little pressure as Minnesotans attack each other ahead of key Iowa Straw Poll Saturday

• Aug 12, 2011

Iowa GOP debate: Winners and Losers

Perry comes out a winner without even being onstage; Romney, Bachmann also do well while Gingrich struggles

• Aug 12, 2011

Romney all smiles amid GOP snipefest

John Dickerson: As candidates bash each other in attempt to stay relevant, frontrunner Mitt Romney floats above the fray

• Aug 12, 2011

Axelrod: GOP pledges allegiance to the Tea Party

Top Obama campaign strategist calls lack of attention to middle class at Republican debate "stunning"

• Aug 12, 2011

GOP debate: Some candidates stretch truth

AP Fact Check: Presidential contenders fire flurry of claims, but not all are supported by facts

• Aug 12, 2011

Gov't pays for empty flights to rural airports

Essential Air Service program, meant to keep small towns connected, now absorbs $200M in taxpayer cash to keep some empty planes flying

• Aug 12, 2011

10th Amendment up for debate among GOP candidates

For Republicans in Iowa's first presidential debate, the proper use of states' rights varies for different situations

• Aug 12, 2011

O'Donnell addresses "witch" ad in new book

The Delaware Republican also blames members of her own party for undermining her Senate campaign

• Aug 11, 2011

Perry, Palin: The elephants not in the room

Republican presidential candidates say they'd welcome Rick Perry and Sarah Palin into the race

• Aug 11, 2011

Gloves come off between Pawlenty and Bachmann

Pawlenty charges Bachmann leads with no results; Bachmann says Pawlenty's record reminds her of Barack Obama's

• Aug 11, 2011

Jon Huntsman looks for a campaign boost in debate

The former governor of Utah says he can set himself apart from other Republican presidential candidates with his economic record

• Aug 11, 2011

Can the US afford big aid increase to Somalia?

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tells Scott Pelley "we certainly can afford to do what is necessary"

• Aug 11, 2011

Clinton makes case for peaceful change in Syria

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the Obama administration has been working "very hard to marshal international opinion" against the Assad government

• Aug 11, 2011

Norah O'Donnell previews GOP Iowa straw poll

Straw poll vote this weekend overshadowed by Texas Gov. Rick Perry jumping in race

• Aug 11, 2011

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