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Friday, October 26, 2012  Write-in candidate Osage County Detective Gary Storey physically threatened Republican candidate Belle Police Chief Michael Dixon after a recent meth bust.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Updated with video: Richard Mourdock criticized over rape, pregnancy comments made during Indiana Senate candidate debate.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The bureau has endorsed Republican candidates since 1982

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Rick Santorum withdraws from GOP presidential race, clearing path for Romney as nominee.

Sunday, March 11, 2012  Says U.S. should look for a "harder, deeper problem" in the region.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Super Tuesday could stamp Romney front-runner, not likely to end GOP race

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Poll: GOP voters split between Romney, Santorum; Obama tops all 4 Republicans

Friday, January 27, 2012  St. Louis area businessman and Republican candidate for governor Dave Spence was on a 7-city tour visiting with Mid-Missourians on Friday.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  FACT CHECK: Distortions on trade, campaign ads and Romney's record in latest Republican debate

Sunday, January 08, 2012  AP source: Billionaire gives $5 million to pro-Gingrich group

Friday, January 06, 2012  Romney's rivals toss pejoratives his way to try to slow down his drive for victory in New Hampshire

Friday, December 16, 2011  A look at some of the claims in the debate and how they compare with the facts.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Perry's economic plan calls for flat tax, popular deductions for family incomes under $500,000

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Former Massachusetts Gov. Romney brushes aside talk of a Christie candidacy, saying that's his choice

Thursday, September 15, 2011  GOP chairman says that while he's satisfied with the current pool of Republican candidates for president, it's not too late for another candidate to join the race.