THE RACE: Polls show Obama-Romney race very close
Polls go up and polls go down. That's a common refrain from politicians, usually from those with... More
- TOM RAUM Associated Press
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Ann Romney's profile grows as election looms
BOSTON (AP) -- She is a 63-year-old grandmother known as "Mamie," a former stay-at-home mother of... More
- STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press
Ohio, Mich. and NC by the numbers _ now and then
President Barack Obama campaigned in Midwestern battlegrounds Ohio and Michigan on Wednesday... More
- The Associated Press
Secret Service calls Nugent over anti-Obama screed
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rocker and gun rights champion Ted Nugent says he will meet with the Secret... More
Nugent to meet Secret Service over his Obama words
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ted Nugent says he'll meet with the Secret Service to explain his comments... More
THE RACE: Romney, Obama both claim Reagan legacy
There they go again. President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney both like to channel... More
- TOM RAUM Associated Press
Obama signals for 2012: It's all about the economy
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In an election season when the economy is king, the central debate between... More
- NANCY BENAC Associated Press
Obama signals for 2012, it's all about the economy
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Obama travels Wednesday to two Midwestern states, Ohio and Michigan, to... More
- NANCY BENAC Associated Press
THE RACE: Romney likely to look to right for veep
If he follows recent tradition, Mitt Romney will look to his right for a running... More
- TOM RAUM Associated Press
No shocker in store: Romney veep search under way
BOSTON (AP) -- Don't look for a vice presidential shocker from Mitt Romney. His choice of a... More
- KASIE HUNT STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press
Recess fight over GOP budget preview of fall races
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Freshman Republican Rep. Joe Heck sees no reason to back down after voting for... More
- HENRY C. JACKSON Associated Press
Hasn't worked? Obama stands up for Romney's wife
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House -- and President Barack Obama himself -- rushed into a damage... More
- LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press
THE RACE: War games erupt in White House battle
Everywhere you turn in politics a war is raging -- at least of words. Republicans say President... More
- TOM RAUM Associated Press
Ann Romney fires back at never-worked charge
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ann Romney fought back Thursday against a Democrat who suggested she's no... More
- LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press
Romney courts gun-rights group in presidential bid
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Running for the Senate in Massachusetts, Mitt Romney once assured... More
- DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press
New GOP-drawn districts hard on Southern Democrats
LAURINBURG, N.C. (AP) -- Democrat Larry Kissell has upset an incumbent Republican congressman in... More
- MITCH WEISS Associated Press
GOP leader urges unity following Santorum's exit
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The head of the Republican Governors Association says Rick Santorum's... More
Santorum's early success pushed GOP to the right
WASHINGTON (AP) -- From obscure former senator driving a pickup truck across Iowa, Rick Santorum... More
- CONNIE CASS Associated Press
Santorum suspends GOP presidential campaign
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Bowing to the inevitable after an improbably resilient run for the White... More
- MARC LEVY Associated Press
Ryan says no discussion of No. 2 spot with Romney
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A leading House Republican says he hasn't had a discussion with Republican... More
Romney faces lengthy to-do list as likely GOP pick
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Mitt Romney faces a daunting to-do list as he transitions into the role... More
- THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press
Governor predicts close presidential vote in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The governor of political bellwether Ohio is still holding off on... More
Tea partyers trying to retire Sens. Lugar, Hatch
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Sen. Richard Lugar sounded wistful in his gratitude when he thanked... More
- TOM LoBIANCO Associated Press
GOP superdelegates: It's over, Romney is nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) -- It's over, and Mitt Romney is going to be the GOP nominee for... More
- STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press
GOP superdelegates: It's over, Romney is nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) -- It's over, and Mitt Romney is going to be the GOP nominee for... More
- STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press
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