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Newt Gingrich entered the 2012 Republican presidential race in May and was the first GOP candidate to formally launch his campaign.“I believe we can return America to hope and opportunity,” Gingrich said. “We’ve done it before, we can do it again.”
(READ: Newt Gingrich: The GOP’s eccentric big thinker, bomb thrower )
Despite a decade-long exile from public office, Gingrich remains one of the Republican Party’s most visible and prolific idea men and arguably the most influential former congressman in history. And he plans to be even more powerful as he launched his 2012 presidential bid in May 2011.
Gingrich transformed himself and his party from back-benchers in the 1980s to the dominant force in American politics in the 1990s. And he remained as bombastic and controversial as ever even as he refocused his attention from the “corrupt left-wing machine,” a longtime favorite target, to the demise of his own party’s fortunes in the mid-2000s, a fall from grace that Gingrich said was largely the fault of Republicans themselves.
Republican presidential contest moves to Arizona and Michigan
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Mitt Romney went on the attack while suddenly claiming the mantle of underdog as he seeks to avoid potentially devastating losses in upcoming GOP presidential primaries Arizona and Michigan.
Real-world issues, fantasy-land solutions
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Arizona debate presented a party adrift from reality.
Report: Debt will swell under top GOP hopefuls’ tax plans
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A bipartisan group finds only Ron Paul’s plan pairs a big reduction in tax rates with even bigger cuts in spending.
Fact checking the CNN debate in Arizona
FACT CHECKER | We examine ten dubious statements, in what may be the last GOP debate of the 2012 primary season.
Arizona Republican debate: Romney good, Gingrich a zombie
Romney good, Santorum okay, Paul lucid, Gingrich a zombie.
Arizona Republican debate: mash-up in Mesa
These gatherings have excited and terrifying, and tonight promises to be no different.
Forbes to Santorum: Stop talking about Satan
Publisher Steve Forbes, during a phone interview, reflects on the GOP candidates.
The GOP’s big donor advantage, and small donor problem
The question is, which group matters more?
Newt Gingrich’s ‘most dangerous’ attack on President Obama
“Barack Obama is the most dangerous president in modern history.” Gingrich will say anything to get attention.
Gingrich: $2 gallon of gas 'not a radical idea' (2:13)
GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich says America needs to 'go all out' in its quest for energy independence. He told a group of lawmakers in Oklahoma that if the country utilizes resources properly the cost of gasoline could drop to $2. (Feb. 21)
Are billionaires disrupting the presidential campaign?
The right very wealthy individual can really make a mess.
Poll: Most Republicans want to avoid brokered convention
The survey shows GOP voters aren’t thrilled with the idea of a free-for-all at the national convention in Tampa.
Today on the trail: Arizona debate eve
With one week remaining until the Arizona and Michigan primaries — and with the CNN debate in Mesa a day away — the GOP hopefuls are spread out across three different parts of the country.
Another survey shows tight races for White House, Senate in Virginia
A fresh survey of Virginia shows exceedingly tight Senate and presidential matchups, the latest indication that the state is likely to host some of the nation’s closest contests in November.
Faith could be on display — literally — at Ash Wednesday CNN debate
That's because the debate takes place on Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Catholic holy season of Lent.
Today on the trail: Presidents’ Day in the Cradle of Presidents
Romney, Santorum campaign in the Buckeye State.
Today on the trail: Homecoming
Three of the four GOP presidential hopefuls head to parts of the country they could consider their base of support.
Friday’s p-Op quiz: ‘Linsanity’ edition
Did someone really say that in the old days all ‘gals’ had to do was put Bufferin between their knees for contraception?
Newt Gingrich’s risky Super Tuesday strategy
So far, the former House speaker’s campaign has shown little inclination to play in the three states that will hold their contests before March 6 — a risky strategy that could pretty easily backfire.
Romney holds wide lead in popular vote; Gingrich in second
In terms of the popular vote, the former Massachusetts governor is leaps and bounds ahead of his Pennsylvania rival.
Final pre-Super Tuesday debate falls apart
Mitt Romney will not take part in March 1 debate in Georgia — the final debate before Super Tuesday on March 6. And Rick Santorum and Ron Paul may join him.
Tales of the 1040s
(The Washington Post / *not including returns of the family trusts or the Tyler Charitable Foundation Sources: White House, Newt.org, Mitt Romney’s campaign, Rick Santorum’s campaign)
Rick Santorum’s 2010 tax return showed the lowest income among candidates to date and the second-highest effective tax rate. Read related story.
Today on the trail: Romney, Santorum face off in Michigan
The two White House contenders spend the day in a key primary state.
Romney’s big problem: A missing aura of electability
He is no longer obviously the most electable.
Texas primary likely to be pushed back again
Texas set to have its primary at the end of May, Obama above 50 percent in CNN polling, Hispanic Republicans upset and Santorym getting the Megadeth vote.
Newt Gingrich meets with Condoleezza Rice
The former House speaker and the former secretary of state dine at the Hoover Institution on Wednesday.
How to follow the delegate race — in one chart
The Washington Post’s already-great delegate tracker has gone interactive.
Media should challenge Santorum and Gingrich’s ‘cafeteria Catholicism’
Moderators of upcoming debates should challenge them on their differences with papal decrees.
Can money stop Rick Santorum?
(Charlie Litchfield / AP)
Rick Santorum’s is about to get buried.
Obama, former religious allies distant
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You don’t call, you don’t write: “There’s no one there to pick up the bat phone.’’
Pre-game analysis: Michigan primary
A look at how the candidates are approaching the next contest.
Romney camp: We’ll win Idaho
As Rick Santorum visits the Gem State, Romney’s campaign is bringing out its top surrogates.
For Gingrich, "Super Tuesday" looms as turning point
via Reuters
Romney’s toughest sale: His own conservatism
THE FIX | Mitt Romney spent much of his CPAC speech trying to convince the activists assembled that he’s truly one of them.
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Today on the trail: Three go west
Gingrich, Romney and Santorum are hitting red and blue states on Monday.
GOP presidential race enters national phase
While the first month-plus of the GOP contest has been handled mostly one state at a time and has been dominated by many of the smaller states in the union, the next phase brings the race into bigger states holding their contests on the same day as one another.
Jay Mathews: Santorum’s success no shock to me — he’s the tallest
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Did you think Rick Santorum’s campaign wins last week were a big surprise? Then you haven’t been reading my pieces every four years on what produces a winning presidential candidate: height.
Election 2012: Republicans united on goal — beat Obama — divided on how to get there
The GOP is united in its goal — beat Obama — but finds itself divided on how to do it.
CPAC straw poll: Mitt Romney wins
The former Mass. governor took 38 percent of the vote at the gathering of party activists in Washington on Saturday.
At CPAC, Santorum, Gingrich and Romney try to bag conservative activists
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After months of sparring, Santorum, Gingrich and Romney each tried to bring the conservative movement into his corner at CPAC.
Nattering nabobs of negativism
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The GOP has an anger management problem.
Gingrich attacks 'Republican establishment' at CPAC (1:53)
GOP White House hopeful Newt Gingrich on Friday said the GOP establishment is not tough enough to win a presidential campaign. (Feb. 20)
CPAC 2012: Republican candidates speak on Day 2
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The Fix team live-blogged day 2 of the Conservative Political Action Convention on Friday.
Mitt Romney was ‘severely conservative’ governor, he tells CPAC
(Melina Mara / THE WASHINGTON POST)
“I know conservatism, because I have lived conservatism,” the former Massachusetts governor told a packed room at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Friday’s p-Op quiz: ‘Clint Eastwood’ edition
It’s haltime in America and which Republican is fearful that President Obama will quarterback the second half?
Romney defends his conservative record ahead of CPAC appearance
Candidate day at CPAC is here. Will Romney be overshadowed by his GOP rivals?
At CPAC, little love for Mitt Romney, but most see him as inevitable nominee
Interviews with attendees on the first day of the annual summit of conservatives found little agreement — except that Mitt Romney was far from ideal.
Birth control issue goes nowhere unless Romney falters badly
The Republican candidate is poorly positioned to make hay of Obama’s birth-control edict.
What to watch for at CPAC 2012
(Alex Brandon / AP)
The annual Conservative Political Action Conference kicks off Thursday, with thousands of conservative activists descending on Washington.
Obama and Catholics: Sometimes, you have to take it on faith
(Charles Dharapak / AP)
It’s a mistake, categorizing Americans into red vs. blue, poor vs. hard-working middle class, godless secularists vs. true believers. Most people are both-and, not either-or.
Mitt Romney allies attack Newt Gingrich in Ohio
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Romney hits Gingrich in Ohio, a bunch of Florida lawmakers are changing races, Americans for Prosperity is helping Scott Walker and Ron Paul has a plan.
Is Santorum ready for the fire to come his way?
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Can he withstand Romney’s fire?
A hyper-regional GOP delegate race? Here’s how
Rick Santorum’s trio of victories in Tuesday’s contests in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri virtually assures that the Republican presidential race will, on some level, be a delegate race.
Ron Paul camp: We’re poised to win delegates
The Texas congressman’s camp contends that it’s well-positioned heading into the nearly month-long stretch before Super Tuesday.
Clint, Rick and the limits of pessimism
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Why won’t the GOP honor an American victory?
Newt Gingrich, mum on losses, looking South
He didn’t say a word about the how and why of his losses, nor did he mention his rivals.
Santorum downplays contraception in victory
(Jeff Roberson / AP)
On Fox News Wednesday morning, Santorum downplayed the role the contraception issue had in his three wins.
Wonkbook: Santorum proves money isn't everything
WONKBOOK | Santorum continues to trail Romney in the delegate count, but in terms of actually winning contest, he's ahead of the putative frontrunner.
Winners and losers from Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri
THE FIX | A supposedly less-important Election Day on Tuesday got pretty interesting by the time it was all said and done.
Romney and Plan B: The Santorum and Gingrich claims
Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich claim that Mitt Romney, as governor, forced Catholic hospitals to accept emergency contraception. We take a trip down history lane.
Minnesota deals Mitt Romney his biggest blow
This was a state where the former Massachusetts governor had nearly everything going for him.
Missouri’s meaningless primary? Not anymore
The Missouri primary is the only so-called “beauty contest” in the Republican presidential race this year.
Missouri primary results: Rick Santorum wins
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Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum has won Missouri’s primary, AP declares.
Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri: What to watch for
For the first time since Iowa, we are entering a primary/caucus night without having a pretty good idea who will win.
Missouri Republican primary: How to follow it
Missouri’s primary election is the least consequential of the three GOP nominating contests being held Tuesday.
Santorum’s moment — or his last stand
If he wins in Colorado, Minnesota or Missouri, he has a rationale for going on.
Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri: What matters, what doesn’t
(STAN HONDA / AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
There are three primaries today and no delegates at stake. Zero. Zilch. None. But you should still care. Here’s why.
Colorado Republican caucuses: How to follow them
Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri all hold Republican presidential nominating contests Tuesday.
RNC reminds reporters: No delegates to be awarded tomorrow
Eagerly awaiting the results of tomorrow’s GOP nominating contests in Missouri, Colorado and Minnesota? Not so fast.
Campaign hubris from Obama and Romney
Stories about their campaign inner workings to rattle opponents have all the subtlety of a red dress at a funeral.
Gingrich: Romney 'doesn't represent profound change' (1:30)
Campaigning in Colorado, the day before that state's primary, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich criticized rival Mitt Romney saying Romney doesn't represent the "fundamental change" needed in Washington. (Feb. 6)
Moon draws growing interest as a potential source of rare minerals
(MICHAEL SLOAN / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
The moon is drawing increased interest from nations and businesses as a source of rare minerals.
Romney camp downplays its chances in Minnesota
Former Minnesota governor and top Romney backer Tim Pawlenty tells reporters, “I can’t tell you who’s going to turn out on top.”
Anger, disarray and double defeat take toll on Gingrich
via Reuters
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Mute Gingrich
via Slate
NBC/Marist poll: Romney up 15 over Gingrich in FloridaMitt Romney’s attack ad against Newt Gingrich in Florida
We examine Mitt Romney’s newest attack ad against the former House speaker.
Florida GOP debate: Romney calls Gingrich ‘influence peddler,’ ramps up attacks
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The Tampa Bay Republican debate on Monday night provided some early fireworks.
Romney’s tax returns or Gingrich’s Freddie Mac contract: Which doc will hurt more?
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The focus this morning is on two stacks of paper: Mitt Romney’s 2010 and 2011 tax returns and Newt Gingrich’s 15-page Freddie Mac contract. Which contains more damaging information?
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Newt Gingrich entered the 2012 Republican presidential race in May and was the first GOP candidate to formally launch his campaign.Read the latest about the Gingrich campaign.