Paul “No Plans” for Third Party Candidacy
The libertarian congressman could make life difficult for the Republican nominee if he runs as an independent.
Republican Party (US)
Frontrunner Challenged: Romney Fails to Enthuse
The former Massachusetts governor is still on top, but conservatives aren’t warming up to him yet.
Newt Gingrich’s (Unlikely) Path to the Nomination
The Republican could struggle to convince voters that he has a radically new vision.
Why Republicans Won’t Agree to Raise Taxes
Democrats insist that tax rates increase for high income earners but Republicans have seen this movie before.
Republican Candidates Critical of Defense Cuts
Republican presidential hopefuls lamented the deep cuts in military spending that are expected in the United States.
Rick Perry, Down Not Out
Despite his lackluster debate performances, the Texas governor is still very much a viable contender for the presidency.
Republicans Vow to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program
Nearly all of the Republican presidential hopefuls advocated covert and military action against Iran in a foreign policy debate.
Republican Candidates Fail to Name Specific Cuts
The Republican presidential candidates fall short on the specifics of fiscal consolidation.
Huntsman Cautions Against Tariffs, Fears Trade War
America’s former ambassador to China rejected tariffs as pandering and warned it could instigate a race to the bottom.
Competing Tax Plans in GOP Primary Race
Texas governor Rick Perry’s proposal for a flat tax could win him back support from Republican primary voters.
Perry Combative, Cain Struggles to Defend Tax Plan
Texas governor Perry avenged himself for a number of poor debate performances while Cain had trouble explaining his tax plan.
Cain Defends Tax Plan, Perry Unremarkable in Debate
Herman Cain defended his tax reform plan at a Republican presidential primary debate where Rick Perry seemed ill at ease.
Huntsman, Romney Dispute Republican Foreign Policy
“Advocating more ships, more troops and more weapons is not a foreign policy.”
Republicans Reject Tax Hike for Millionaires
Opposition lawmakers in the United States won’t consider tax increases. They argue that corporate taxes should actually be cut.
Republican Hawks Critical of Tea Party Isolationism
Neoconservatives worry that the Republican Party could become isolationist again.