- Sandhya Somashekhar
- Reporter
The evolution of Santorum’s image
Moving from prickly and exasperated to confident and good-natured, the former Pennsylvania senator is building momentum.
White House seeks to allay concerns over contraception rule
The White House sought Tuesday to soothe concerns over a controversial birth control rule that has led to Republican attacks and tension among close allies of the administration.
For GOP candidates, February lull a time to regroup
The GOP race for the presidential nomination is entering a quieter phase — until Super Tuesday — unlikely to carry the twists and turns of early winter.
In Florida, Romney gains on electability issue
Nearly half of the voters in the GOP primary said their top priority was unseating President Obama, and of that group, most backed Mitt Romney, according to exit polls.
- In Florida, GOP candidates praise Marco Rubio, a favorite for running mate
- Romney, Gingrich trade attacks on immigration
- Rep. Gabrielle Giffords resigning from Congress
- Rep. Gabrielle Giffords resigning from Congress this week
- Newt Gingrich launches fundraising, organizing blitz
- Mitt Romney to release tax returns Tuesday
- Gingrich’s statements on matters of race and poverty get cheers, criticism
- Warmer times for Santorum in S. Carolina
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