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Rivals try to slow Romney
But their efforts appear to be too disorganized and slow-moving to deny him a victory in N.H.
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Perry's mysterious corporate cash
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Super PACs go stealth through first contests
Outside groups are working two loopholes to avoid disclosing donors before early state primaries.
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Bachmann's final push draws few
She's looking for supporters in Iowa but doesn't find many people looking for her.
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Ron Paul's South Carolina ad buy
It's a "six-figure dollar range" play, the camp says.
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Memories of mom push Newt to tears
His mother, Kit Gingrich, died from cancer in 2003.
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Santorum: The GOP's past or future?
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Steve Austria to retire
He will not seek reelection after being paired in the same district as a fellow Ohio Republican.
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Top 10 weirdest stories of 2011
Here are POLITICO’s top 10 weirdest stories of the year in the twisted world of politics.
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Michele Bachmann's hard fall
The candidate is fighting to avoid finishing dead last in the state where she was raised.
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Obama fundraising off 'birther' quip
He's capitalizing on a gaffe by Romney's son.
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Rand the closer
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Mitt Romney is wild like a stallion
Simon says his speeches are closer to Ronald Reagan’s than any other candidate.
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King: Paul dangerous, Rick rising
The Iowa congressman says the libertarian's approach is wrong for the Republican Party.
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Paul slams Obama on drone strikes
He says war criminals were given more protections.
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Youth registrations decline
Foreshadows a possible drop in participation among voters who backed Obama in 2008.
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Notables share resolutions
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Bachmann: Sorenson said he’d stay
She says he told several staffers that he wouldn't go.
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Giffords to attend anniversary event
Mark Udall will speak about Giffords at one of the talks.
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First family enjoys Hawaiian treat
The Obamas and vacationing friends grabbed a snack of shave ice, a popular Hawaiian treat.
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N.H. publisher: Paul is dangerous
National security issues are the problem, he says.
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Burns & Haberman
Mitt: 'I won't cry'
On the trail Romney talks about his parents and what they meant to him, and says, "No, no, I won't cry."
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W.H. delays debt limit request
President Obama will hold off on asking Congress to raise the debt limit on Friday.
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The Arena
Could Bachmann lose it all?
"She would be well advised to autopsy her presidential campaign and refocus on her congressional seat."
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'Tis the season to crowd Hill exits
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Who won the day? Newt Gingrich
He gets a respite from being portrayed in a relentlessly negative light.
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Deace for Gingrich
The longtime conservative radio player boosts Newt.
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2012ers' top campaign moments
POLITICO presents the most memorable incidents, gaffes and moments in the GOP nomination race.
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Huntsman PAC hits 'chameleon' Mitt
Our Destiny PAC is airing an ad in New Hampshire that asks voters to "stop the chameleon."
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Wuerker's top 'toons of 2011
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Poll: Santorum, Perry fight for third
NBC-Marist poll has Romney at 23 percent.
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The House's symbolic debt limit vote
House leaders could have chosen to simply allow the $1.2 trillion increase to occur without fanfare.
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McConnell names tax-cut conferees
Jon Kyl, Mike Crapo and John Barrasso are chosen to negotiate a yearlong payroll tax cut extension.
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W. Va. tops competitive gov. races
N.C. free falls in POLITICO's last 2011 list.
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Sunday talk show tip sheet
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DCCC expands Frontline
Lawmakers added are John Barrow, Lois Capps, John Garamendi, Dave Loebsack and Betty Sutton.
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GOP should follow Dowd doctrine
Opinion: A year that began with great promise ended dreadfully for conservatives of all parties.
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MSNBC explains Bain disclosure
Fails to explain why details are just now emerging.
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Romney-Drudge-Coulter axis?
They're "going all out for Romney," an activist says.
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Christie: I'll be back, 'Jersey style'
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Pelosi aides dispute daughter's claim
“She would retire right now" were it not for her donors, Alexandra Pelosi has said.
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Court OKs immunity for telecoms
In wiretap case, an appeals court rules that immunity for helping the NSA is constitutional.
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Five ways to re-Occupy in 2012
Experts give ideas on how Occupy can stay relevant.
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Walker punts on 2012 question
The Wisconsin governor won't say which Republican presidential candidate he supports.
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Arnold's green road back
The former governor returns to the spotlight, touting his energy achievements.
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Ben Smith on Politics and Media
Sunni leader denies NY Times byline.
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Burns & Haberman on 2012
Ravenel for Paul.
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David Catanese on Campaigns
Austria takes parting shot at redistricting.
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Tweets of the day: Trump, Meyers, Barr.
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On Congress
Report: House freshmen skip few votes.
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Josh Gerstein on the Courts
Hitch for Gingrich-McDonnell ticket?
Today's Topic
Why did Michele Bachmann implode?
"Bachmann has not been rewarded for some of the considerable strengths she showed as a candidate."
Ex-Rep. Artur Davis Former congressman (D-Ala.); Partner, SNR Denton law firm
"Her campaign has been hobbled by devastating staff turnover and in-house criticism."
Ex-Rep. Philip English Former member of Congress (R-Pa.), Co-Chair of Government Relations at Arent Fox LLP
"She is rigid in her views and how she expresses them, the body of voters is not."
St. Sen. Tim Mathern North Dakota State Senate (D)
"Michele Bachmann's campaign failed because of her own irresponsible statements."
Ex-St. Rep. David Orentlicher Former Indiana state representative (D); professor, Indiana University
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