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Romney tells conservatives he’s one of them (Reuters)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) ? Republican Mitt Romney urged conservatives on Friday to overcome their doubts about him and help him win the party’s presidential nomination, then defeat Democratic President Barack Obama in November. Romney, a wounded front-runner in the nomination race … Continue reading

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Santorum wins Minnesota caucuses (AP)

WASHINGTON ? Former Sen. Rick Santorum has easily won Minnesota’s Republican presidential caucuses, relegating Mitt Romney to third place behind Texas congressman Ron Paul. With 36 percent of the precincts reporting, Santorum has 46 percent to Paul’s 26 percent and … Continue reading

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In Minn., rightward drift challenges Romney (AP)

ST. PAUL, Minn. ? Mitt Romney could face a significant challenge in Minnesota. The mood has changed since the former Massachusetts governor won the state’s caucuses in 2008. A state that once took pride in political consensus has turned as … Continue reading

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Obama campaign says GOP field remains uncertain (AP)

WASHINGTON ? President Barack Obama’s top campaign advisers say they are uncertain about which Republican challenger will emerge next year but are predicting a long GOP primary contest that they say will produce a weaker opponent in 2012. Democrats have … Continue reading

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Rick Perry Retools Message, Promotes Himself As Conservative Outsider In Iowa

AMES, Iowa — Seen just four months ago as conservatives’ potential savior, Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry is fighting for his life in Iowa. With three weeks until Iowa’s leadoff caucuses, the Texas governor has retooled his message from the … Continue reading

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