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Rep. Ron Paul entered the 2012 presidential campaign in April, making it his third run for the White House. When he ran for president in 2008, he lost every single Republican primary. For nearly a decade, he wasn’t even a member of the GOP.
But a combination of timing, technology and four decades of political activism on the conservative fringe have turned Paul into a sort of icon with an activist networking and a fundraising list that puts those of his colleagues to shame. In July 2011, Paul announced he would not seek reelection in 2012 regardless of the outcome of the presidential race.
Republican presidential contest moves to Arizona and Michigan
(Eric Gay / AP)
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.
Report: Debt will swell under top GOP hopefuls’ tax plans
(LAURA SEGALL / REUTERS)
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?
New Ron Paul ad attacks Rick Santorum: ‘Is this dude serious?’
(Elijah Nouvelage / AP)
Another sign that Rick Santorum is the new front-runner — he’s under attack from Ron Paul.
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.
Today on the trail: Presidents’ Day in the Cradle of Presidents
Romney, Santorum campaign in the Buckeye State.
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.
Today on the trail: Romney, Santorum face off in Michigan
The two White House contenders spend the day in a key primary state.
How to follow the delegate race — in one chart
The Washington Post’s already-great delegate tracker has gone interactive.
Should parties say farewell to caucuses?
The low-turnout contests have come under increased scrutiny this year.
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.
Ron Paul: Who Won Maine?Ron Paul still waiting for elusive first victory
Rep. Ron Paul’s (R-Texas) campaign may have blown its best chance at winning a state in the Republican presidential contest last week in Maine.
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
(JASON REED / REUTERS)
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.
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.
Ron Paul, Seamus allies team up outside Romney event
An unlikely group of protesters crosses paths outside Romney’s Portland town hall.
Will Maine give Republican Paul his first win?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.
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.
PAC for Ron Paul is run by 9/11 'truther'Ron Paul’s strange claim about bases and troops overseas
The Texas lawmaker says the United States had 900 military bases overseas and troops in 130 countries. Really?
Mitt Romney allies attack Newt Gingrich in Ohio
(Amy Sancetta / AP)
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota deals Mitt Romney his biggest blow
This was a state where the former Massachusetts governor had nearly everything going for him.
Minnesota caucus results: Rick Santorum wins
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Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum won Minnesota’s caucuses Tuesday night — his second victory of the night, in the most hotly contested race of the day.
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
(Ben Garvin / GETTY IMAGES)
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.
With Ron Paul, Fighting for MinnesotaMissouri Republican primary: How to follow it
Missouri’s primary election is the least consequential of the three GOP nominating contests being held Tuesday.
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.
Ron Paul enters a crucial stretchRNC 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.
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.”
Rick Santorum starts to get Newt Gingrich treatment from Mitt Romney
With polls showing Santorum the more serious threat, Romney’s campaign on Monday unloaded on him the way it has done on Gingrich.
The true conservative alternative: Ron Paul?
Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are fighting for the right to be the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney. But they both lost that battle in Nevada — to Ron Paul.
Ron Paul on a third-party run (2:08)
Presidential candidate Ron Paul discusses whether he would consider a third-party run if he does not with the Republican nomination. (Jan. 23)
Ron Paul deploys his Web army on the TSA | @MentionMachine
Ron Paul tweeted about his son being “detained” in Nashville. And his base agreed followed suit.
Ron Paul: Beginning of a long, hard slog (2:46)
GOP presidential hopeful Ron Paul spoke to supporters on Saturday night after he finished at the bottom of the pack in the South Carolina primary. (Jan. 21)
On the issues: Ron Paul (3:27)
GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul says he'd cut federal spending by $1 trillion his first year in office. He says the U.S. must cut it's debt and reduce involvement in military actions around the world. (Jan. 19)
Cincinnati anchor goes deep on Paul campaign
Strict constitutionalist TV personality drills in on campaign
Poll shows Ron Paul’s strengths and weaknesses in GOP primary
Texas Rep. Ron Paul earns 16 percent support for the Republican nomination in the latest Washington Post-ABC News poll, statistically unchanged from 15 percent in December and in the same range as Newt Gingrich (17 percent) and Rick Santorum (13 percent). Frontrunner Mitt Romney leads with 35 percent.
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