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The 2012 Republican presidential candidates discussed the economy at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H.
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The former Massachusetts governor is more in command of the race now than ever.”
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Bachmann on Washington Post-Bloomberg debate format
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) talks about the Washington Post/Bloomberg debate's format during the post-debate show on Tuesday night. (Oct. 11)
Bachmann on Washington Post-Bloomberg debate format
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) talks about the Washington Post/Bloomberg debate's format during the post-debate show on Tuesday night. (Oct. 11)
Washington Post debate analysis
Washington Post reporters Dan Balz, Chris Cillizza and Karen Tumulty discuss key takeaways from The Washington Post-Bloomberg debate in New Hampshire on Tuesday night. (Oct. 11)
Full video: GOP economy debate
Watch the 2012 GOP presidential candidates state their cases on jobs and the economy in the Washington Post-Bloomberg debate at Dartmouth College.
Newt Gingrich reacts to debate format
GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich found the roundtable setting more "calming" to the candidates and thought that it helped foster better discussion.
Chris Cillizza on GOP debate winners and losers
Here are the winners and losers of Tuesday's Washington Post-Bloomberg GOP debate brought to you by the Post's Chris Cillizza. (Written by Chris Cillizza/Edited by Jason Aldag/The Washington Post)
Inside the spin room: Herman Cain and Rick Santorum post-debate
GOP presidential hopefuls Herman Cain and Rick Santorum made remarks to the press in the spin room after the GOP debate.
Cain: Wall Street protesters have 'wrong target'
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain said that Occupy Wall Street protesters should be demonstrating against Congress, not Wall Street. (Oct. 11)
Huntsman references flap around Mormonism
John Huntsman makes a reference to the flap surrounding Mitt Romney and Rick Perry. In his question, Huntsman accused Romney of destroying business and jobs in his previous career as a businessman.
Herman Cain to Ron Paul: I did not call you ignorant
Herman Cain told Rep. Ron Paul he never called Paul nor his supporters 'ignorant' and responded to criticism of his time working for the Federal Reserve. (Oct. 11)
Romney to Cain: 'Simple answers are inadequate'
Mitt Romney responds to Herman Cain's question about his 160-page economic plan.
Candidates talk about trade with China
During The Washington Post-Bloomberg GOP presidential candidate debate at Dartmouth College, the candidates talk about a trade war with China and what the United States can do to even the trade deficit facing the country.
Perry defends support of Gore campaign, spending
Rep. Michele Bachmann asked fellow GOP presidential candidate Gov. Rick Perry how voters could be sure he would not follow in Obama's spending footsteps. (Oct. 11)
Herman Cain explains his 999 tax plan
During The Washington Post-Bloomberg debate, GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain talks about his tax plan.
Bachmann on 999 plan: 'Devil's in the details'
Rep. Michele Bachmann took a shot at Herman Cain's 999 plan, saying when you turn it upside-down, the devil is in the details. (Oct. 11)The Post Most: PoliticsMost-viewed stories, videos and galleries int he past two hours