Super Tuesday Could Reshape Republican Race
Mitt Romney seeks to consolidate his frontrunner status while Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum battle for right-wing votes.
US Elections 2012
Presidential and congressional elections were held in the United States on November 6. Incumbent Democrat Barack Obama defeated Republican Mitt Romney. Control of Congress remained split between a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives and a Republican majority in the Senate.
Romney Wins Primary Votes in Arizona, Michigan
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee wins two more primary elections.
Romney Insists He’s “Committed Conservative”
Mitt Romney tries to appeal to right-wing voters in the Republican primary race.
Santorum Says He Can Win Critical Swing States
The Republican presidential candidate makes no apologies for his social conservatism.
Santorum Steals Conservative Thunder from Gingrich
The former Pennsylvania senator emerges as the right-wing alternative to Mitt Romney.
Santorum Sweeps Midwest, Wins Three State Contests
The former Pennsylvania senator wins three presidential primary elections.
Colorado, Minnesota Vote in Republican Primary
Two states in the American West vote in the Republican Party’s presidential primary contest on Tuesday.
Libertarian Paul Says He Leads “Intellectual Revolution”
The Texas congressman says “people are talking about free-market economics rather than Keynesian welfarism.”
Republican Presidential Campaign Moves West
Mitt Romney is expected to win in Nevada but the outcome in other states is less certain.
Romney Rebounds in Florida, Gingrich to Stay in Race
Newt Gingrich fails to prevent Mitt Romney from resurging in the Sunshine State.
Gingrich Presses Attack, Romney Ahead in Florida
The former House speaker characterized his fellow Republican presidential contender as a liar who will say anything to win.
Republican Criticizes Obama’s Latin America Policy
Rick Santorum accuses the president of “siding with the Marxists” in Central and South America.
Newt Channels Conservatives’ Resentment of Mitt Romney
Newt Gingrich’s victory has less to do with him and everything to do with Mitt Romney.
Gingrich Win Raises Prospect of Brokered Convention
As a Romney candidacy seems less likely, the primary battle could take months and fail to find a nominee.
Newt Strikes Back, Surges in South Carolina Primary
The former House speaker positions himself as the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney.