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Florida Primary Election 2012: State Broke Rules Again To Hold Early Contest
MIAMI — Florida broke the presidential primary rules ? again ? but officials figure it’s worth a penalty for their state to maintain a relevant voice in nominating candidates for the White House. When Florida voters choose their candidate for the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday, they’ll do so as the fourth state in the [...]
Gingrich says he’s in till GOP convention (AP)
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. ? On the weekend before the pivotal Florida primary, Newt Gingrich vowed on Saturday to stay in the race for the Republican presidential nomination until the national convention this summer even if he loses Tuesday’s vote. Front-runner Mitt Romney poured on the criticism of his rival in television ads airing across [...]
Biden says GOP obstruction benefits Democrats (AP)
CAMBRIDGE, Md. ? Vice President Joe Biden said Friday that Republican obstructionism will help Democrats’ elections prospects in November, from the party’s hopes of reclaiming the House to President Barack Obama’s bid for a second term. In a pep talk to House Democrats gathered in Maryland for a three-day retreat, the vice president said the [...]
Gingrich calls truce with Romney, vows to ???run a positive campaign??? (Daily Caller)
MANCHESTER, N.H. ? Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich called a truce Monday and vowed to run a positive campaign, saying his and his opponents? shared goal of defeating President Barack Obama in 2012 was more important than winning the nomination. Speaking at an event hosted by the Southern New Hampshire 9/12 Project, Gingrich [...]