Taking on Iowa could secure the nomination for the frontrunner, but he’ll need to move to the right in the process.
Patrick Caldwell
Patrick Caldwell is a writing fellow at The American Prospect.
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GOP Candidates: Let’s Resegregate the Military!
Around this time last year, the Senate was setting in to tackle various pieces legislation it put off over the course of the year and capitalize on the remaining time before the House majority switched parties in January. Repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell”-the ’90s-era provision that allowed LGBT soldiers to serve in the military so […]
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Republican Dream Map Dashed
Just before filing day in Texas, a federal court redraws the state’s electoral districts.
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John Thune Endorses Romney
Mitt Romney is slowly becoming the consensus candidate for Republicans that took a pass at making their own 2012 runs. He’s already been endorsed by former candidate Tim Pawlenty and and the much-hyped Chris Christie. Now South Dakota senator John Thune has thrown his support behind Romney as well. Thune-who looks like the Hollywood caricature […]
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Revenge of the Neocons
Former Bush officials take center stage at Republican debate.
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A Rare Glimpse of Sanity
Newt Gingrich offers a surprisingly humane take on immigration.
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Not All Endorsements Are Created Equal
What’s insignificant for a front-runner can be big for a back burner.
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Wisconsin Dems off to a Fast Start
Activists gather more than 100,000 signatures in the first week of the campaign to recall Scott Walker.
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Rick Perry Signs Controversial Pledge
The Texas governor signs the radical right-wing “Marriage Vow.”
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Republican Hopefuls Focus on the Family
Presidential candidates meet in Iowa to discuss faith and family, with Mitt Romney notably absent.
