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Wednesday, May 16, 2012  SPIN METER: Never mind, the GOP also-rans make nice, airbrush their anti-Romney scripts

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Nomination all but in hand, Mitt Romney turns toward money and GOP reconciliation

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

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

Sunday, April 08, 2012  Rick Santorum plans no campaign events on Monday and will spend time with his wife and ailing daughter Bella.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Aiming for familiarity as Pennsylvania primary nears, Santorum's support at home not what it once was

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  3 more primary victories in hand, Romney turning toward Obama and away from GOP rivals

Sunday, April 01, 2012  Many voters say that they're just warming up.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Top 5 things that we learned from the Illinois Republican presidential primary

Saturday, March 17, 2012  Contention and confusion are marring various Republican caucuses in Missouri as supporters of Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul battle for an edge in the state's complicated delegate selection process.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Supporters say he's the man to beat Obama in November

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Hundreds of students and locals attend to hear the "revolution".

Saturday, March 10, 2012  Presidential candidate Rick Santorum is swinging across southern Missouri in hopes of duplicating his primary victory during the state's Republican caucuses.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  GOP rivals share Super Tuesday glow: Romney takes Ohio and 5 other states, Santorum wins 3

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