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5 things you should know about the Republicans running for US president
Our quick-and-easy guide to the six men and one woman hoping to be the candidate to face Barack Obama in the autumn…
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Jan 3rd 2012, 2:23 PM
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.
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Jan 3rd 2012, 8:27 AM
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.
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Dec 16th 2011, 11:54 AM
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…
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Nov 21st 2011, 12:51 PM
Romney and Perry clash in fiercest Republican presidential debate so far
There were fiery exchanges over big conservative issues like immigration and one candidate’s tax overhaul plan.
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Oct 19th 2011, 10:15 AM
Watch: The key moments as Republican presidential hopefuls debate in Florida
The latest frontrunner, Texas governor Rick Perry, came under attack from rivals wary of his healthy poll numbers.
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Sep 13th 2011, 12:24 PM
Michele Bachmann: The Tea Party is good for America
The US presidential candidate said the right-wing group are “the best antidote” to Obama’s policies – but her lighting setup sparked controversy.
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Aug 15th 2011, 8:47 AM
Tea Party favourite Bachmann wins Election 2012 test vote in Iowa
Michele Bachman has taken the top spot in the Iowa popularity contest, with Ron Paul in second place. Meanwhile Texas Governor Rick Perry has declared his intention to run.
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Aug 14th 2011, 8:12 AM
Pawlenty and Bachmann lead sparring in Republicans' Iowa debate
Eight candidates, all vying to be the candidate who takes on Barack Obama in 2012, face off ahead of a key straw poll.
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Aug 12th 2011, 11:52 AM
Republican hopefuls attack Obama's record in first major debate
Seven candidates for the Republican presidential display little hostility for each other, but plenty for the president.
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Jun 14th 2011, 2:08 PM
"I'm running for president": Santorum the latest Republican candidate to enter White House race
Former senator Rick Santorum wants to protect American freedoms and says he’s ready to lead.
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Jun 6th 2011, 5:44 PM
Republican candidates for US presidential election hold first debate
The debate was largely notable for its lack of big names who declined to appear on the first debate of what is likely to be a lengthy nomination process ahead of the main election in late 2012.
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May 6th 2011, 4:09 PM
US presidential hopeful distances himself from a slogan written by a gay poet
Rick Santorum says he had “nothing to do with” the slogan on his website, written by a black, gay poet.
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Apr 18th 2011, 2:34 PM
Republican Mitt Romney takes major step toward US presidential run
The Republican and multi-millionaire has formally announced a campaign exploratory committee – marking a significant step towards running for US president.
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Apr 12th 2011, 1:40 PM
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