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Apr 10 12 3:28pm EDT

Santorum Suspends Presidential Campaign

Rick Santorum suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination today, essentially conceding the nomination to front-runner Mitt Romney. By ending his campaign, Santorum avoids the possible embarrassment of losing the April 24 primary in his home state of Pennsylvania.  Continue


Mar 07 12 4:51pm EDT

Obama Doubles Down on Clean Energy

In a policy speech that was heavy with presidential election overtones, President Obama went to a North Carolina truck plant to respond to high gasoline prices by announcing new initiatives to encourage alternative-fuel vehicles. Continue


Feb 28 12 6:36pm EDT

Say It Ain’t Snowe

A moderate Maine Republican decides against running for reelection—and that could cost the GOP a seat. Continue


Feb 27 12 1:59pm EDT

Caution Flag Out for Republicans

Obama smiles as Romney goes into a spin at the Daytona 500 and Santorum looks for an opening. Continue


Feb 08 12 12:36pm EDT

How Santorum and Gingrich Could Deny Romney

The best strategy isn’t for one candidate to emerge as the conservative alternative—it's for them to agree on where each will compete. Continue


Feb 07 12 10:30am EDT

Obama Embraces Super PAC

With Super PACs already playing a huge role in the Republican nominating contest, President Barack Obama's campaign is not going to "unilaterally disarm." Continue


Feb 02 12 4:11pm EDT

Romney Trumps Gingrich

The Donald surprises political watchers by endorsing Mitt Romney, not Newt Gingrich, for president. Trump said he's backing Romney because the former Massachusetts governor is "tough, sharp, and smart." Continue


Feb 01 12 4:09pm EDT

Romney Flush After Florida

Dollars flow to the frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination, whose support from Super PACs will keep him ahead of Newt Gingrich and should help to close money gap with President Obama. Continue


Jan 27 12 1:04pm EDT

Newt Gingrich's Space Oddity

The Republican presidential candidate is counting on entrepreneurs to help the United States achieve his goals of a moon colony and flights to Mars. Continue


Jan 25 12 4:24pm EDT

Small-Business Voters Up for Grabs

It’s a winter of discontent for small-business owners, at least when it comes to politics and the federal government. And these owners and entrepreneurs are all over the map when it comes to their political opinions. Continue


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