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GOP race turns to Colorado, Minnesota
(AP)
5 Feb 2012 at 6:32pm
AP - Now it's on to Colorado, Minnesota and Maine.
Obama says he deserves re-election, job's not done
(AP)
5 Feb 2012 at 2:02pm
AP - President Barack Obama says he deserves re-election, despite the nation's economic troubles.
In Minn., rightward drift challenges Romney
(AP)
5 Feb 2012 at 10:21am
AP - Minnesota once took pride in progressive reform and political consensus.
Colorado rocky for Republicans in 2012
(AP)
5 Feb 2012 at 1:24pm
AP - Note to Republican presidential contenders: Colorado's political terrain is as rocky as its mountains.
Analysis: Romney win leaves rivals few options
(AP)
5 Feb 2012 at 6:20pm
AP - Mitt Romney's big win in Nevada four days after his breakthrough victory in Florida spells big trouble for his remaining rivals. Simply put: Is there any way to stop Romney now?
Santorum refuses to bow despite another loss
(AP)
5 Feb 2012 at 3:57pm
AP - Rick Santorum has lost four straight contests.
Hoekstra Super Bowl ad raises sensitivity question
(AP)
5 Feb 2012 at 6:51pm
AP - The portrayal of a young Asian woman speaking broken English in a Super Bowl ad being run by U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra against Michigan incumbent Debbie Stabenow is bringing charges of racial insensitivity.
Obama could alter stance of federal appeals courts
(AP)
5 Feb 2012 at 7:07am
AP - A second term for President Barack Obama would allow him to expand his replacement of Republican-appointed majorities with Democratic ones on the nation's appeals courts, the final stop for almost all challenged federal court rulings.
The Affordable Care Act fairy tale
(Politico)
5 Feb 2012 at 6:16pm
Politico - Opinion: Opponents of the act spin a tale that our nation’s founding was about limiting government.
Obama: U.S. in 'lockstep' with Israel on Iran
(Politico)
5 Feb 2012 at 2:25pm
Politico - Obama seemed eager to calm concerns that Israel is on the brink of a pre-emptive attack.
Troubles abound at special Las Vegas caucus
(AP)
4 Feb 2012 at 11:43pm
AP - Angry Ron Paul supporters overtook a special caucus Saturday night for religious voters who honor the Sabbath, prompting long lines, frantic GOP officials and voter fraud complaints.
Leaving Las Vegas, Gingrich targets NASCAR voters
(AP)
5 Feb 2012 at 1:28pm
AP - Newt Gingrich is wooing NASCAR voters.
West making case to Israel: Don't attack Iran
(AP)
2 Feb 2012 at 4:28pm
AP - Israel's major allies in the West are working hard to talk it out of a unilateral military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, arguing forcefully that an attack ultimately would strengthen, not weaken, the regime in Tehran.
IMF official in Romania rejects criticism
(AP)
5 Feb 2012 at 11:05am
AP - The head of the IMF mission in Romania has criticized politicians and media for accusing him of misconduct for having attended a party held by government officials at a time of harsh austerity measures.
Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix
(Reuters)
5 Feb 2012 at 4:20pm
Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Sunday there were important risks to consider before any military strike against Iran and made clear he does not want to see more conflict in the oil-producing Gulf region.
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