Tag: elections
Republican presidential candidates fighting over the Cuban vote
As Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney criss-cross Florida trying to secure enough support to win Tuesday's presidential primary, they're focusing a lot of energy on winning the Cuban vote. But the previously monolithically Republican bloc is fraying and sending support in multiple directions....
In wake of GOP debate, Florida polls show Romney picking up steam
The latest polls show former Gov. Mitt Romney with a widening lead in the Florida Republican primary, just a day after a GOP debate where Romney took the gloves off and went after his opponents, especially former House Speaker Newt Gingrich....As Florida polls shift, Romney and Gingrich battle over immigration stance
In the latest polls, Mitt Romney is back on top with time running out until Florida voters cast ballots on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Newt Gingrich and Romney are tangling over immigration, seeking to gain the upper hand....
Obama expected to foreshadow campaign in State of the Union address tonight
President Barack Obama will deliver his third State of the Union address, and his last before the November election. It'll be his chance to make his case for why he deserves re-election....
VIDEO: Romney, Gingrich go head-to-head in GOP debate
Newt Gingrich tried to cement his role as the front-runner to win the Florida Republican Primary at Monday night's debate. But a newly assertive Mitt Romney was also in it to win, trying to salvage a campaign that had seemed inevitable winner just a few days ago....
With Gingrich surging, Romney brings advantages into Florida 'dogfight'
Newt Gingrich picked up a double-digit victory in South Carolina over one-time frontrunner Mitt Romney on Saturday. With less than a week to go, the election turns toward Florida, where Romney may be able to use his campaign war chest to his advantage. But Gingrich is already surging....
VIDEO: After surviving being shot, Gabby Giffords decides to focus on recovery
Gabrielle Giffords will step down this week, about a year after being shot and nearly killed. Giffords, a Democratic Representative for Southern Arizona, left the door open for a return to political life....
Republicans launch outreach campaign to woo Hispanic voters
With support among Latinos for President Barack Obama declining precipitously, the Republican Party is launching an organized, formal outreach campaign that seeks to bring them over to the Republican side in November....
VIDEO: With S.C. Primary looming, voters have much to think about
It's been a busy week in politics. Candidates have dropped out (Rick Perry), ex-wives have stepped forward (Marianne Gingrich) and tax returns have been discussed (Mitt Romney). Oh and Stephen Colbert would like you to support Herman Cain. Come Saturday, voters will have a lot upon which to base their election decisions....Bad news for Romney: Perry drops out, Iowa Caucus takes back his victory
Mitt Romney would probably like to go back to bed. The former Massachusetts Governor learned Thursday that the Iowa Caucus had recounted its ballots, and the final tally had Rick Santorum in the lead. But, with some ballots lost, no official winner will be declared. Plus, Texas Gov. Rick Perry dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Romney rival Newt Gingrich....
