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Thursday, August 09, 2012  Even before Romney makes VP pick, Obama campaign begins effort to pick apart GOP running mate

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Mitt Romney's wife has disclosed a tantalizing detail about her husband's intensely secret vice presidential search: He's considering choosing a woman.

Sunday, August 14, 2011  Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty ends 2012 White House bid after disappointing Iowa poll finish

Monday, July 11, 2011  Pawlenty claims 2012 GOP rival Bachmann has 'nonexistent' record of achievement in Congress

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Republicans go after President Obama, not each other, in first big debate in New Hampshire

Monday, June 13, 2011  Republicans meet in New Hampshire for first 2012 presidential debate that includes Romney

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Obama's success against bin Laden contrasts with GOP challengers' foreign policy experience

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  A perfect GOP presidential candidate is hard to find; personal missteps, policy flaws abound