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GOP Rivals Set to Meet in Ariz. for 20th Debate

Feb. 22, 2012

GOP Rivals Set to Meet in Ariz. for 20th Debate

Pelosi: Payroll Tax Cut Deal Will 'Boost' Economy
Feb. 16, 2012
House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi told the NewsHour's Judy Woodruff in an interview Thursday that the deal forged on Capitol Hill to extend a payroll tax cut and continue unemployment insurance benefits will create jobs and help the economy.
Santorum Erases Romney's Home-field Advantage in Mich.
Feb. 16, 2012
Rick Santorum is doing very well in the polls in Michigan, which holds its primary Feb 28.
In Michigan, Romney 'Is Going to Have to Fight for His Life' vs. Santorum
Feb. 15, 2012
Several national polls now show GOP hopeful Rick Santorum in a new dead heat with longtime front-runner Mitt Romney. Gwen Ifill discusses Santorum's rise and efforts to win Michigan's Feb. 28 primary with The Washington Post's Dan Balz and Bill Ballenger of the Inside Michigan Politics newsletter.
President Obama's Rise Fueled by Improving Economy
Feb. 15, 2012
With the economy showing signs of life, so too are President Obama's re-election hopes, according to a poll released Tuesday by the New York Times and CBS News. The president's overall approval rating has climbed to 50 percent, up five points from the beginning of the year.
Polls Show Romney, Santorum in Dead Heat
Feb. 14, 2012
Recent polls show that Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are virtually tied at the top for the Republican presidential nomination, as key primaries in Arizona and Michigan loom on the horizon.
After Weekend Wins, Some Republicans Still Question Romney's GOP Values
Feb. 13, 2012
Despite weekend wins by Mitt Romney in Maine's caucuses and the Conservative Political Action Conference straw poll, a recent nationwide survey of voters found Rick Santorum slightly ahead. Judy Woodruff discusses the evolving GOP field with USA Today's Susan Page and The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg.
Rivals Dismiss Romney's Weekend Gains
Feb. 13, 2012
Mitt Romney's rivals are looking to take the luster off of his pair of weekend victories by casting doubts on the outcomes in hopes of preventing the GOP front-runner from regaining his momentum following losses in three states last week.
Election 2012: Managing Alternatives
Feb. 10, 2012
In politics, the language of choice often comes loaded. School choice. Abortion rights. Public option. Proponents embrace these descriptions to put the best possible face on otherwise contentious issues.
Romney Faces Conservative Test at CPAC
Feb. 10, 2012
Four years ago, Mitt Romney ended his presidential campaign at the Conservative Political Action Conference. This time around, he hopes to give his current White House bid a jolt with a speech he is set to deliver on Friday.
Romney Readies His Conservative Pitch
Feb. 9, 2012
Mitt Romney is taking a break from the campaign trail, no doubt preparing for his big moment Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington.
How Significant Were Santorum's 3 Victories?
Feb. 8, 2012
Rick Santorum was projected to move into second place in the GOP nomination delegate count after scoring wins in three states Tuesday. Gwen Ifill and Christina Bellantoni examine the new state of play in the Republican race, then Judy Woodruff and senior Santorum strategist John Brabender discuss his candidate's campaign.
A Bad Night for Romney, but How Bad?
Feb. 8, 2012
So what exactly happened Tuesday night? Suddenly former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum has reemerged from the pack to claim the Republican spotlight with three wins - Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri - while front-runner Mitt Romney is combing through the wreckage.
Santorum Sweeps Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado; Slows Romney's Momentum
Feb. 8, 2012
Rick Santorum's sweep of the three contests Tuesday night revived his presidential prospects and stalled Mitt Romney's momentum after his two convincing victories in Florida and Nevada.
Axelrod on Pro-Obama Super PAC: 'We Simply Couldn't Sit by'
Feb. 7, 2012
President Obama's senior campaign strategist David Axelrod spoke with Judy Woodruff about the president's re-election campaign, the new Priorities USA Action super PAC run by former administration staffers, efforts to create jobs and the administration's ruling on contraceptives that created a firestorm among religious leaders.
Obama Plays the Super PAC Game, Endorses Priorities USA
Feb. 7, 2012
President Obama's re-election team announced Monday night that it will openly support Priorities USA Action, a super PAC run by former White House aides Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney to "fill a hole in our side."
In Colorado, Romney Ignores Gingrich, Targets Obama
Feb. 6, 2012
As Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich campaigned Monday in Colorado, Gingrich targeted Romney, but the former Massachusetts governor focused his attention on President Obama. Gwen Ifill discusses the state of the Republican presidential race with USA Today's Susan Page and The Rothenberg Political Report's Stuart Rothenberg.
Romney Coasts to Win in Nevada Primary, but Hurdles Remain
Feb. 6, 2012
Mitt Romney scored a 25-point victory in Saturday's Nevada caucuses, performing strong with every key demographic. What's more interesting was the battle for No. 2. It took a day after the caucuses before there was a final tally, but Newt Gingrich edged Ron Paul for second place by less than 800 votes.
The Doubleheader: Newt, the NFL and Headbutts
Feb. 3, 2012
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the chances, fate and fortune of Newt Gingrich, and the consequences for Mitt Romney. They also lay down opposing views on who will win the Super Bowl, and we speak briefly about the tragedy of head injuries in the NFL.
After Florida Primary, What's Next? 5 Questions Answered
Feb. 3, 2012
Gwen Ifill writes: "Right after the polls closed Tuesday night and Mitt Romney had been declared the winner of the Florida winner, syndicated columnists and PBS NewsHour contributors David Brooks, Mark Shields and I looked at each other and sighed."
Romney on Solid Ground in Nevada Despite Admitting He 'Misspoke'
Feb. 3, 2012
Mitt Romney admitted Thursday that he "misspoke" when he said he was "not concerned about the very poor," a comment that put him on the defensive just hours after winning a decisive victory in the Florida primary.
Romney's Comments on 'Very Poor' Anger Left, Concern Right
Feb. 2, 2012
During his Florida primary victory lap on the morning shows Wednesday, Mitt Romney got himself into a bit of trouble talking about how his campaign was mostly focused on middle-income Americans.
Who's Spending More: Candidates or Super PACs?
Feb. 1, 2012
As presidential candidates raise and spend increasingly larger amounts of money this election season, new financial reports show what role Super PACs are playing. Gwen Ifill discusses how campaign finance is shaping up this election year with John Dunbar of the Center for Public Integrity and Roll Call's Eliza Newlin Carney.
Dissecting Romney's Win in Florida
Feb. 1, 2012
Coming out of the Florida primary, Mitt Romney has again reestablished himself as the front-runner, for now. And, maybe more important, he has reestablished himself as the candidate of the wealthier swing-voting communities -- counties that Patchwork Nation calls the Monied Burbs.
Romney Back in the Driver's Seat After Decisive Florida Victory
Feb. 1, 2012
With his decisive victory in the Florida primary Tuesday night, Mitt Romney regained command of the Republican nomination battle, rebounding from a disappointing second-place finish in South Carolina 10 days earlier, and now enters February with a full head of steam.
A PBS NewsHour Special Report: Sorting Through Florida Results
Jan. 31, 2012
Analysts Mark Shields, David Brooks, Stuart Rothenberg and Christina Bellantoni discuss the results from the Jan. 31 2012 Florida primary in this PBS NewsHour Special Report.

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For Romney's Presidential Chances, Is It Michigan or Bust?

Feb. 21, 2012

Mitt Romney was matter of fact when he dismissed the prospect of losing his native state of Michigan in next Tuesday's GOP primary, saying, "That won't happen." But now his aides seem to be downplaying expectations.

For Santorum, Front-runner Status Comes With Scrutiny

Feb. 20, 2012

For Santorum, Front-runner Status Comes With Scrutiny

Ahead in Polls, Santorum Says Global Warming Is Politics, Not Science

Feb. 20, 2012

Ahead in Polls, Santorum Says Global Warming Is Politics, Not Science

Obama Re-election Effort Raises $29 Million in January

Feb. 17, 2012

President Obama's poll numbers have been looking up, and Friday morning brought a fresh reminder of his campaign's financial strength. The Obama re-election team, along with a joint Democratic Party fundraising committee, hauled in more than $29 million in January.