Polls show Santorum catching up to Romney

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Two new polls show the two contenders in a virtual tie among Republicans nationally. Meanwhile, the candidates regroup during a primary break.

The Candidates

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Ann and Mitt Romney are pulled in by the crowd after Romney's acceptance speech in Tampa.

Witness Campaign

Washington Post photographers capture the campaign trail.

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Jane Hewes cheers Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, as he addresses a large crowd Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in Freeport, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

The GOP candidates: January

The GOP presidential race moves to Florida following Newt Gingrich’s win in South Carolina.

The Campaign 2012 Briefings

Ron Paul Video Biography

Ron Paul Video Biography

Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) made a splash in the 2008 presidential race, and is exploring another run in 2012. The Washington Post's Amy Gardner takes a look at Paul's career and his particular brand of conservatism.
Mitt Romney Biography

Mitt Romney Biography

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is exploring a run for the presidency in 2012.
Jon Huntsman Video Biography

Jon Huntsman Video Biography

Former Republican Governor Jon Huntsman spent two years as Barack Obama's ambassador to China. Now he's eying a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. The Washington Post's Dan Balz and Chris Cillizza explain.
The 2012 background briefing: Newt Gingrich

The 2012 background briefing: Newt Gingrich

Everything you need to know about former Republican House speaker Newt Gingrich.

Campaign 2012 tools

GOP endorsement game

Guess which candidate each Republican insider will support, and come back later to track your progress..

Campaign 2012: What you’re saying

"Apparently, you can either tell the truth or run for president.  For some reason, you can't do both."

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