Dec 13 Gingrich-Romney Fight Turns Personal By Terence Burlij 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… Continue reading
Dec 12 President Obama: 2012 Election ‘Going to Be a Good Debate’ By Terence Burlij 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… Continue reading
Dec 09 GOP Rivals Try to Knock Gingrich From His Perch By Terence Burlij 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… Continue reading
Dec 08 Gingrich’s Surge Spreads to Swing States By Quinn Bowman Newt Gingrich speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition 2012 Presidential Candidates Forum Wednesday in Washington. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images. The Newt Gingrich surge has spread beyond Iowa and South Carolina, and now extends to Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania,… Continue reading
Dec 07 Rick Perry’s Latest TV Ad Appeals to Religious Voters By Terence Burlij 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… Continue reading
Dec 07 President Obama’s 2012 Pitch: ‘Everyone Gets a Fair Shot’ By Terence Burlij 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… Continue reading
Dec 06 Polls Show More Good News for Gingrich By Terence Burlij 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… Continue reading
Dec 05 Gingrich Leads GOP Field in Iowa, Surges in New Hampshire By Terence Burlij 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… Continue reading
Dec 03 Herman Cain Suspends Bid for GOP Presidential Nomination By Terence Burlij file photo; Win McNamee/Getty Images Herman Cain announced Saturday he was suspending his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, citing the "painful price" sexual harassment and extramarital affair allegations have had on his family. "With a lot of prayer and… Continue reading
Dec 02 Gingrich: ‘I’m Going to Be the Nominee’ By Terence Burlij Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks in Bluffton, S.C., as part of a three-day swing through the state. Photo by Richard Ellis/Getty Images. Newt Gingrich is looking to bring some certainty to a Republican presidential race that has been anything but… Continue reading