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# Republican Party

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# US 2012
Romney scores major wins in Michigan and Arizona primaries
Mitt Romney overcomes a strong showing from Rick Santorum to top polls in Michigan – the state where his father was governor.
# US 2012
Surge in support for Santorum puts him up front with Romney
Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney are neck-and-neck in the Republican Party nomination race, according to Gallup.
# Maine Man
Romney back on track after narrow win in Maine caucuses
Mitt Romney scores a victory in Maine’s non-binding caucuses, but Ron Paul is a close second just 200 or so votes behind.
# US 2012
Romney win in Nevada leaves opponents out of options
As Mitt Romney romps home, with over 42 per cent of the vote, opponents are left to wonder: how can we win now?
# US 2012
Gingrich admits defeat in Republicans' Nevada caucuses
Newt Gingrich says he’s simply hoping for a good second place, but admits that Ron Paul could push him close there too.
# US 2012
Donald Trump endorses Romney's bid for Republican nod
The backing of the celebrity magnate may mean millions more in Mitt Romney’s coffers – but Trump won’t rule himself out yet.
# US 2012
Romney takes Florida as women ditch Gingrich
Mitt Romney routed the other candidates in the winner-takes-all primary and took the opportunity to get digs in at both Obama and Europe.
# US 2012
Romney holds advantage over Gingrich as Florida votes in Republican primary
The battle to face Barack Obama in the autumn presidential election steps up a gear as the sunshine state holds its primary today.
# US 2012
Aggressive Romney slams Gingrich in final pre-Florida debate
Romney called on Gingrich to apologise for a controversial ad on immigration and mocked his desire to put a human colony on the moon.
# US 2012
Castro on US presidential hopefuls: 'A contest of idiocy and ignorance'
The former Cuban leader has slammed the Republican Party candidates vying for the nomination to face Barack Obama in the autumn.
# The Taxman
Disclosures reveal Mitt Romney pays lower taxes than the average American
One of the frontrunners for the Republican nomination for the US presidency has released his tax returns and they make for interesting reading…
# Airport Security
Son of US presidential hopeful Ron Paul detained at airport
Rand Paul refused to accept a pat-down search from security officials.
# US 2012
As polls narrow Gingrich launches attack on media ahead of Carolina vote
The final debate ahead of the South Carolina primary vote on Saturday took place last night with polls showing frontrunner Mitt Romney is under pressure.
# US 2012
Rick Perry drops out of presidential race ahead of Carolina primary
The Texas governor is the latest to drop out of the race for the White House, giving his backing to Newt Gingrich.
# Santorum Surge
US 2012: Did Rick Santorum actually beat Mitt Romney in the Iowa caucus?
The pair were separated by just eight votes after an initial count earlier this month.
# US 2012
Romney comes under attack at pre-South Carolina Republican debate
The battle to be the Republican nominee reaches the conservative state of South Carolina where the first of two pre-primary debates took place overnight.
# US 2012
Jon Huntsman backs Romney for Republican nod after suspending campaign
The former diplomat blames in-party mudslinging as he backs Romney – less than a week after calling him “unelectable”.
# US 2012
Jon Huntsman to drop out of Republican Party's White House race
The former governor of Utah is due to make an announcement later today confirming his support for leading candidate Mitt Romney.
# US 2012
First votes of New Hampshire primary see Romney under pressure
Voters are heading to the polls in the first presidential primary of the campaign to win the Republican nomination.
# US 2012
Brutal! Republican candidate Ron Paul's ad rips into rival Santorum
“One serial hypocrite exposed…now another has emerged.” Ooooh…sounds like a good movie.
# election 2012
Bachmann calls a halt to stuttering presidential campaign
Michele Bachmann’s fifth-place finish in the Iowa caucus prompts her to put an end to her US presidential campaign.
# US 2012
Romney wins Iowa (just), what now in race to be the Republican nominee?
Neck-and-neck with Rick Santorum in Iowa, what now for the former governor of Massachusetts and the other candidates hoping to face Barack Obama in the autumn?
# Caucus
In pictures: Feelings run high as US presidential race kicks off
Mitt Romney won in Iowa after a long night for candidates and supporters. Here’s how it looked…
# Iowa
Mitt Romney secures Iowa win in tight GOP presidential contest
“Game on,” says second-placed Rick Santorum.
# Iowa caucus
Tied: Small number of votes separate Santorum and Romney in Iowa
The first test of strength for the men and woman hoping to take on Barack Obama in the autumn got underway in the rural state of Iowa overnight
# White House 2012
Republican voters kick off 2012 White House battle in Iowa
Conservative candidate Rick Santorum is surging as the first votes are cast in the contest to take on Barack Obama.
# Donald Trump
Donald Trump is no longer a Republican
Once the most Republican of Republicans, the billionaire has officially left the party – only to ensure that Obama can be beaten next year.
# US Election
Republican candidate Newt Gingrich misses out on Super Tuesday ballot in own state
Gingrich failed to qualify for his state’s Super Tuesday primary ballot.
# No butts
US politician apologises for comments about Michelle Obama's bottom
Republican Jim Sensenbrenner sparked a scandal by saying publicly that Obama had a “large posterior”.
# Final Countdown
Watch: Presidential hopefuls face-off in final debate before Iowa vote
Poll frontrunners Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney saw their conservative credentials questioned in a fairly low-key affair unlike previous debates.
# Seriously?
Former White House hopeful Cain eyes next career move - Defence Secretary
The former presidential candidate, who wasn’t entirely clear on Obama’s Libya policy, said if he could have any job in the cabinet it would be Defence Secretary. He also burst into song…
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Sunday
In tonight’s Fix: ‘No referendum’ on EU deal; why some people want Ireland to change time zone; and how not to flee from the police…
# Wanna bet?
Watch: US presidential hopeful Romney offers rival $10,000 bet
Mitt Romney was challenged by Texan evangelist Rick Perry during last night’s Republican debate – and responded with a big-money offer…
# Ad fail
US presidential hopeful Perry's latest ad causes split in his own campaign
In the campaign spot, Perry attacks Barack Obama’s repealing of a law outlawing open homosexuality in the military but it hasn’t gone down well even in his own campaign.
# I'm out
Herman Cain suspends US presidential campaign after affair allegations
The former chairman of Godfather’s Pizza and one-time poll topper has shelved his run for the White House.
# Emotional Times
I've just got something in my eye: GOP contenders get teary-eyed at debate
It was emotional times as half of the candidates looking to be the next US president shed tears at a debate held over the weekend…
# Cain
Watch: Herman Cain discusses sexual harassment allegations with Letterman
The Republican Party presidential candidate and businessman said that the accusations are all “baseless”.
# Herman Headache
Herman Cain on Libya: 'President Obama supported the uprising. Correct?'
In the latest gaffe by a Republican candidate, the former pizza magnate appeared to show a poor grasp on foreign policy.
# Rick Perry
If you can't laugh at yourself... Perry goes on Letterman after debate gaffe
He couldn’t remember his policies but he could remember all ten of these funny excuses…