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# US 2012

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Powell may not endorse Obama for second term
Colin Powell had cross party lines to endorse Barack Obama’s candidacy four years ago – but isn’t likely to do so again.
Ron Paul effectively ends presidential campaign
The move leaves Mitt Romney without serious rivals in the contest for the Republican nomination.
Romney denies deliberately bullying gay schoolmates
The Republican presidential candidate apologised after reports he led a group who cut off a gay classmate’s long hair.
Texas prisoner wins 40 per cent of ballot against Obama
West Virginians signalled dissatisfaction with Obama in Democratic primary.
Santorum tells supporters: Vote for Romney and defeat Obama
Defeated Republican primary candidate Rick Santorum tells his supporters to back the campaign of nominee Mitt Romney.
Roe v Wade, Obamacare and Super PACs: US election terms explained
Blue State or Red State, No Child Left Behind and Grover Norquist. What do these terms mean and who are these people? TheJournal.ie explains…
Newt Gingrich bows out of US presidential campaign
Former House speaker called on Republican Party members to back Mitt Romney instead of “radical” Obama.
Meet the candidates: Who will Mitt Romney pick as his running mate?
Now the presumptive Republican nominee for president, Mitt Romney has over a dozen names to pick from as he determines who is running mate will be in the autumn. We take a look at who’s who…
Explainer: The ‘Super PAC’ and how it’s changing US elections forever
We explain the origin of the ‘Super PAC’ – and how their unlimited clout threatens to rewrite the political rule book.
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as the few bits and pieces you might not have seen.
Romney sweeps three more primaries in US presidential race
The Republican frontrunner has been ignoring his opponent Rick Santorum to focus on the battle with President Barack Obama.
WATCH: Santorum's 'horror movie' vision of the USA under Obama
File this one under ‘not pulling your punches’…
Santorum turns on reporter: 'Would you guys quit distorting what I am saying?'
Rick Santorum accused NYT journalist of trying to distort his comments on Republican rival Mitt Romney.
'Pretend it's Obama' firing range comment being investigated by US Secret Service
Woman made controversial remark at a Rick Santorum campaign event yesterday.
Is Ron Paul quietly winning the Missouri caucuses?
Missouri has nearly as many delegates as Illinois – and Ron Paul may be doing enough to take the majority of them.
Romney extends Republican lead with strong Illinois win
Romney’s 46.7 per cent in Illinois – the home state of Barack Obama – is enough to extend his lead over Rick Santorum.
Santorum maintains Republican challenge with two more primary wins
The former Pennsylvania senator wins in Alabama and Mississippi – meaning Mitt Romney is still without a win in the south.
Poll: Will the US Presidential race outcome affect us?
The United States is moving into White House fever after Super Tuesday – but do you think a change of US President (or not) come November will have any impact on Ireland?
Mitt Romney prevails - just about - in not-so-Super Tuesday
Romney tops the poll in six states, but Rick Santorum’s showing – particularly in the key battleground of Ohio – is a strong one.
Santorum runs Romney close on dramatic ‘Super Tuesday’
A dramatic night in the race for the Republican Party nomination, and we followed it all the way…
Romney and Santorum prepare to square off in Super Tuesday battles
Voters in 10 US states will today decide on who should be the Republican presidential nominee, with everything to play for.
Romney extends lead with victory in Washington state
The frontrunner left his opponents scrambling for second place last night in the race for the Republican US presidential nomination.
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.
Rick Santorum under fire at Republican debate
Yep, another debate.
The Daily Fix: Saturday
Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest news stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed.
Rick Santorum's surge in polls forces Obama campaign to shift target
With Rick Santorum surging back in Republican polls, Barack Obama is readying an attack on an opponent it hadn’t expected.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explainer: How rich is US presidential hopeful Mitt Romney?
VERY rich.
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.