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Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell urges GOP unity following Santorum's exit from Republican presidential race

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

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  A week before Super Tuesday, Romney trying to capitalize on twin primary victories

Monday, January 16, 2012  Although Huntsman was viewed as having little chance of finishing strong in South Carolina, his endorsement of Romney could give the former Massachusetts governor even more of the look of inevitability.

Monday, January 09, 2012  Time running short to stop Romney in New Hampshire, rivals make final appeals in first primary state

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

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum declared that his strong Iowa showing means it's "game on" for the party's presidential nomination, and he's heading to New Hampshire for round two.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  Fearing divided evangelical bloc, at least 2 Iowa pastors ask Santorum, Bachmann to quit race

Thursday, December 29, 2011  Says Huntsman: "They pick corn in Iowa. They pick presidents in New Hampshire."

Sunday, December 04, 2011  Focus on Romney, Gingrich with Cain's exit, barring something unforeseen

Thursday, November 24, 2011  GOP presidential contenders' inconsistencies on gay marriage underscore New Hampshire repeal effort

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Analysis: Gingrich's risky stand on immigrants will test GOP appetite for Romney alternative

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Perry says his campaign won't end despite debate blunder

Monday, November 07, 2011  A Chicago-area woman comes forward to provide a face to allegations of sexual harassment recently made against Herman Cain

Monday, August 15, 2011  GOP rising stars Bachmann, Perry compete for nomination on the same issue: jobs