Politics Jan 24 Excerpts of the President’s State of the Union Address President Obama delivers his 2011 State of the Union address; file photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images President Obama will stress fairness as a way to strengthen the economy during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, according to excerpts…
Politics Jan 24 Romney Releases Tax Returns Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich at Monday's GOP debate on NBC. Photo by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images. Mitt Romney told Brian Williams of NBC News during the debate Monday night that there would be "no surprises" when he released…
Politics Jan 23 Brave Newt World: 3 Contests, 3 Winners Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista celebrate the former House speaker's victory in South Carolina. Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images. As Jay-Z says, on to the next one. In a 40 percent to 28 percent rout, Newt Gingrich won…
Politics Jan 21 In S.C. Victory, Gingrich Wins ‘Just About Every Demographic’ "This race is getting to be even more interesting," Mitt Romney just told his cheering, but disappointed, fans in South Carolina. I couldn't have said it better myself. The former Massachusetts governor lost South Carolina's primary to Newt Gingrich, his…
Politics Jan 20 Gingrich’s Ex-wife, Romney’s Taxes, CNN’s King Fuel Combative GOP Debate From left, Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Texas Rep. Ron Paul at Thursday's GOP debate in South Carolina. Photo by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images. Thursday's Republican presidential debate in Charleston, S.C., may have lasted two hours, but it was…
Politics Jan 19 Perry Quits GOP Race, Endorses Gingrich Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Photo by Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images. UPDATE 11:30 a.m. ET Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced at a press conference at 11 a.m. ET that he is suspending his campaign for president. He endorsed former House speaker Newt…
Politics Jan 18 Romney Facing Scrutiny Over Personal Tax Rate, Releasing Returns Mitt Romney speaks at a press conference after a campaign rally Tuesday in Florence, S.C. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images. For Mitt Romney, more money might really mean more problems. The former Massachusetts governor and investment firm executive admitted…
Politics Jan 17 Rivals Batter Romney in Feisty South Carolina Debate Rick Santorum, left, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich at Monday's GOP debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Photo by Charles Dharapa/Getty Images. The five Republican presidential candidates met in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Monday night for what became a feisty forum showcasing…
Politics Jan 16 Then There Were Five: Huntsman to Quit Race, Endorse Romney Jon Huntsman visits a restaurant to greet voters Sunday in South Carolina. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images. Updated 12:30 p.m. ET | As expected, former Utah governor Jon Huntsman said Monday he is dropping out of the presidential race. He…
Politics Jan 15 Huntsman to End Presidential Bid, Endorse Romney, Adviser Says Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman; Alex Wong/Getty Images Updated 11:01 p.m. | Jon Huntsman will end his presidential bid and endorse Mitt Romney's candidacy, a top aide told the NewsHour late Sunday. The former Utah governor did not compete in…