Republican Candidates Critical of Defense Cuts
Republican presidential hopefuls lamented the deep cuts in military spending that are expected in the United States.
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.
Rick Perry, Down Not Out
Despite his lackluster debate performances, the Texas governor is still very much a viable contender for the presidency.
Perry’s Plan to “Uproot and Overhaul” Washington
The Texan governor would eliminate entire departments and cap federal spending.
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.
Obama’s Swing State Challenge
The 2012 election will be decided in twelve battleground states. President Barack Obama struggles in all of them.
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.
Barack Obama, Down But Not Out
Don’t count Barack Obama out. If the past is any indication, he has a good chance of winning reelection.
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.
Can Obama Run Against Congress and Win?
The president ties to shift the blame for the country’s lackluster recovery on Republicans in his effort to win reelection.
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.”
Former Businessman Emerges as Republican Contender
A dark horse in the Republican primary contest emerges as a Tea Party favorite.
Rick Perry’s Jobs Record Contested
Other Republican presidential hopefuls took aim at Rick Perry’s record as a jobs creator in Texas where he is governor.