Politics Dec 16 Gingrich, Romney on the Defensive in Last Debate Before Iowa Caucus The seven Republican presidential contenders debated Thursday in Iowa. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images. The bell never rang for the Newt Gingrich vs. Mitt Romney fight many expected at Thursday night's debate in Sioux City, Iowa, as the two leading…
Politics Dec 15 Congress in Familiar Territory With Shutdown on the Horizon Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid arrives for a press conference about extending the payroll tax cut. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images. The federal government is again facing the threat of a shutdown because of a partisan divide in Congress. The…
Politics Dec 14 Romney: Gingrich an ‘Extraordinarily Unreliable’ Conservative Mitt Romney speaks in Iowa. Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images. Mitt Romney is turning what has been one of his biggest political liabilities -- lingering doubts about his consistency on key issues -- into a line of attack on his…
Politics Dec 13 Gingrich-Romney Fight Turns Personal GOP presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich share a moment at Saturday's debate in Iowa. Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images. The rivalry between Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney veered from political differences to personal attacks Monday, marking a sharp…
Politics Dec 12 President Obama: 2012 Election ‘Going to Be a Good Debate’ President Obama watches as Navy fans celebrate a touchdown in the Midshipmen's 27-21 win over Army at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Saturday. Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images. As President Obama capped off a week of making his case…
Politics Dec 09 GOP Rivals Try to Knock Gingrich From His Perch The polls have crowned Newt Gingrich as Republican front-runner, and now his GOP rivals have recognized the coronation by sharpening their attacks on the former House speaker. The latest assault came Friday in the form of a web video released…
Politics Dec 07 Rick Perry’s Latest TV Ad Appeals to Religious Voters Texas Gov. Rick Perry released a new television ad Wednesday aimed at courting socially conservative voters, a key voting bloc in next month's Iowa caucuses. In the 30-second spot, entitled "Strong," Perry accuses President Obama of launching a "war on…
Politics Dec 07 President Obama’s 2012 Pitch: ‘Everyone Gets a Fair Shot’ President Obama speaks about economic struggles of the middle class Tuesday in Osawatomie, Kan. Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images. On Tuesday, President Obama called the debate about restoring fairness the "defining issue of our time." And, if the president has…
Politics Dec 06 Polls Show More Good News for Gingrich Newt Gingrich speaks to reporters Monday following his meeting with Donald Trump, left, in New York City. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images. Another day, and two more polls affirming Newt Gingrich's position as the new front-runner for the Republican presidential…
Politics Dec 05 Gingrich Leads GOP Field in Iowa, Surges in New Hampshire Former House speaker Newt Gingrich attends a forum on manufacturing in Pella, Iowa, last month. Photo by Steve Pope/Getty Images. One month out, there is a clear front-runner for the Iowa Republican caucuses: Newt Gingrich. The former House speaker claimed…