As recently as 1976, the Republicans offered a pro-choice candidate–Gerald Ford–and a platform that simply noted widely divergent opinions. By 1980, its candidate–Ronald Reagan–was squarely against abortion, and the platform was to.
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Jeff Greenfield on Ohio’s presidential past
A look at Ohio’s place in the history of presidential elections.

Fight moves to South Carolina after Romney’s New Hampshire win
Mitt Romney’s win in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary offered few surprises, but his rivals are still moving ahead at full speed to slow his momentum for the Republican nomination.

Ken Herman on Rick Perry’s presidential ambitions
Alison Stewart talks to Ken Herman of the Austin American-Statesman about Governor Rick Perry’s accomplishments in Texas and his national ambitions.